Aerosol Can Recycling and Disposal for Businesses
National Recycling provides aerosol can recycling and disposal for UK businesses, collecting aerosols of all sizes and contents from your site for recycling.
Aerosol can collections
Aerosols We Collect
Whether you produce a few cans or large, ongoing volumes, we can collect aerosol cans nationwide.
We often collect this waste type for manufacturers, garages, automotive businesses and retailers across the UK.
Handled with care.
Empty aerosol cans.
Recycled for their metal.Cleaning and disinfectant sprays.
Paints, varnishes and automotive spray paints.
Lubricants and maintenance sprays.
Industrial coatings and adhesives.
Air fresheners, deodorants, medical and cosmetic aerosols.
Insecticides and pest control sprays.
From your site to a fresh start
How Aerosol Can Disposal Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to give the aerosol types, rough quantity and collection postcode. A photo helps us quote accurately. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
We collect.
Trained operatives collect your aerosols in approved containers, using licensed vehicles, anywhere in the UK. - 04
Recycling and disposal.
At a licensed recycling facility the cans are depressurised and separated into metal, propellant gas and residual contents. The metal is recycled and the rest is recovered or disposed of safely. - 05
Receive your documents.
You get waste transfer documentation, or consignment notes for hazardous waste, so every collection is traceable.
Let’s get it sorted
Arrange Aerosol Can Recycling Today
Tell us what aerosols you have and roughly how many, and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
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Why Aerosol Disposal Needs Care
Aerosol cans are pressurised and often contain flammable propellant and product. If they are pierced, crushed or burned they can burst or catch fire, which is a risk to staff and to waste vehicles.
Cans that are not empty must be handled as hazardous waste by a licensed carrier. In England and Wales the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 apply, and you must keep consignment notes for 3 years. Your duty of care under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 also means using authorised carriers and keeping waste transfer notes for 2 years.
Aerosol can collections
How to Store Aerosol Cans Before Collection
- 01Do not pierce, crush or burn them.
- 02Keep them separate from other waste and recyclables.
- 03Store them upright in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat.
- 04Label the container "Aerosol Waste".
- 05Arrange collection through a licensed hazardous waste provider.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling
UK-wide coverage.
Our network of haulage partners collects from businesses across the country, on a schedule that suits you.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.Recycling first.
The metal from every can is recycled, and other materials are recovered wherever it is safe to do so.Any volume.
We collect from businesses with a few cans or large volumes.Fast quotes.
Our team replies quickly to every enquiry, providing a fast turnaround for collections.One-off or regular.
Book a single clearance or a scheduled collection, with one supplier for every location.
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How do businesses dispose of aerosol cans?
Keep used aerosols separate from other waste, store them upright in a cool, ventilated area and arrange collection through a licensed carrier. Cans that still contain product are hazardous waste. National Recycling collects aerosols from businesses across the UK and sends them to licensed recycling facilities.
Can you recycle aerosol cans?
Yes. Aerosol cans are made of metal that can be recycled once the can has been made safe. At a licensed recycling facility the cans are depressurised and separated into metal, propellant gas and residual contents. The metal is recycled and the other materials are recovered or disposed of safely.
Are aerosol cans hazardous waste?
Aerosol cans that still contain product or propellant must be handled as hazardous waste by a licensed carrier. Empty cans can be recycled for their metal. If you are not sure which you have, tell us when you request a quote and we will advise on the right collection.
Can I put aerosol cans in a general waste bin?
Businesses should not put aerosols that still contain product in general waste. Pressurised cans can burst or catch fire if they are crushed in a bin or waste vehicle. Keep them separate, label the container "Aerosol Waste" and arrange a licensed collection instead.
Is there a minimum quantity for aerosol disposal?
No fixed minimum applies. We collect from businesses that produce a few cans as well as those with large volumes. Tell us roughly how many aerosols you have and what they contained, and our team will reply with a quote and a collection date.
What paperwork will I receive?
You receive waste transfer documentation for every collection, and hazardous waste consignment notes where the cans still contain product. This gives you full traceability and shows you met your duty of care. Keep transfer notes for 2 years and consignment notes for 3 years in England and Wales.