This week, we’re looking at how to dispose of aerosol cans in Surrey. You need to take particular care when disposing of aerosol cans as they are considered hazardous waste; due to the chemicals they contain, there is a risk that they might explode, which could cause a fire that may present a hazard to bin collection staff, trucks and machinery.
How long can I keep aerosol cans for and what should I do if I want to dispose of a half-full can?
Aerosol cans can be stored safely for a long time so if you’ve got full or half-full cans, hang on to them if you can. If you have to dispose of full or half-full cans, take them to any of Surrey’s community recycling centres (CRCs). Ask a member of staff where to take the cans as they will need to be disposed of with other hazardous waste.
How do I dispose of empty aerosol cans in Surrey?
This depends on where you live in Surrey.
Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Runnymede, Spelthorne and Woking
Place empty aerosol cans in your rubbish bin.
Guildford, Surrey Heath, Tandridge and Waverley
Place empty aerosol cans in your recycling bin.
Epsom and Ewell and Reigate and Banstead
Place empty aerosol cans in your mixed recycling bin.