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Do: Empty it out.<\/h2>\n

Trying to recycle an aerosol can that still has product isn\u2019t just wasteful\u2014it\u2019s dangerous. Since aerosols contain pressurized compounds, you run the risk of the can exploding in the bin. To ensure it\u2019s 100% done, rattle the can to listen for liquid and test-spray to ensure nothing comes out. If you can\u2019t empty it, you\u2019ll have to notify your local recycling program and have the can recycled as \u201chousehold hazardous waste,\u201d or HHW.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t: Prick a hole in the can.<\/h2>\n

If you can\u2019t finish the can, never puncture a hole into it. Since it\u2019s pressurized, the can could explode.<\/p>\n

Do: Check before you recycle that cap.<\/h2>\n

Not all recycling programs will accept plastic caps<\/a><\/span>, whether it\u2019s from a water bottle or an aerosol can. Check with your local program before tossing it into that blue bin. That said, do not try to pluck off the plastic nozzle from the can, which could result in an explosion. A professional will handle that during the recycling process.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t: Throw it in the garbage.<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easy to forget, but throwing an aerosol can into the trash can be bad news at the landfill where the container could explode during the crushing process.<\/p>\n

Do: Figure out if an aerosol is considered HHW.<\/h2>\n

You\u2019re ready to recycle, but can you throw empty aerosol cans into your curbside bin along with soda cans and other aluminum or steel? Some towns and cities say yes, while other areas call for separate disposal. Contact your local center to make sure you\u2019re making the right move.<\/p>\n

This is the starting point. Find your city\u2019s recycling program with Earth911\u2019s Recycling Center Search<\/a><\/span> to learn what you can take curbside, what requires special disposal, and more.<\/p>\n

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Once you dispose of your old aerosol dry shampoo properly, pick up a powder alternative that’s also customized just for you here<\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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