How to dispose of Aerosol Cans in Texas
Texas rules
Texas does not require households to treat leftover aerosols as hazardous waste. TCEQ notes that household-generated hazardous products can often go in regular trash, though it encourages safer disposal. The better option is your city or county household hazardous waste drop-off or collection event; TCEQ keeps a list of local programs. Empty cans (nothing left to spray) are steel or aluminum scrap, but check whether your city's curbside recycling accepts them. Never puncture, crush, or burn a can that still holds pressure.
General steps
- Use up the product completely until the can is empty.
- Do NOT puncture or crush the can — it's pressurized.
- Empty aerosol cans can go in curbside recycling in most areas.
- Cans with remaining product are considered hazardous waste.
- Bring partially full cans to your local household hazardous waste facility.