Many everyday household items — deodorant cans, air fresheners, cleaning sprays, etc. are pressurised. When these aerosols are punctured, crushed or heated in waste trucks, they can burst or ignite, posing serious fire and safety risks.
✔️ Bring them to your local civic amenity site for safe disposal.
✔️ Store them upright and away from heat until you’re ready to recycle.
❌ Don’t put aerosols in general or recycling bins.
❌ Don’t pierce or crush cans – this is dangerous.
❌ Don’t store them near heat sources or flames.
Pressurised containers are a hidden fire and explosion risk. When mixed with other waste, they can ignite and cause serious fires in trucks or waste facilities.
Handled correctly, aerosols can be safely recycled – the metal can be reused, and harmful gases or propellants are managed properly.
You’re not just keeping your bin safe – you’re helping protect workers and the environment.
