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Aerosols and sprays - household

How to safely dispose of household aerosol and sprays

Use extra caution

Be careful when handling and preparing this item for disposal. Read the special instructions below for details.

Lubricant spray cans

Spray paint cans

Cooking spray cans

CO2 cartridges

Examples of aerosol cans

  • Spray paint
  • WD-40 oil
  • Cooking oil spray
  • Whipped cream spray (including nitrous oxide cartridges and chargers)
  • Compressed air duster
  • CO2 cartridges 
  • Any aerosols with a hazard symbol on it (flammable, poisonous, etc.) including full, empty and expired containers.

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of aerosol cans and CO2 canisters.

Household hazardous waste drop-off location

  • Take to a household hazardous waste drop-off location

Safely dispose of aerosol and CO2 canisters for free at a household hazardous waste drop-off location (designated fire hall).

City Eco Centre

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Safely dispose of aerosol and CO2 canisters for free at a City Eco Centre – if you bring with other garbage, charges will apply.

Special instructions

  • Do not puncture or crush aerosol/CO2 containers.
  • Never put aerosols into any of your blue, black or green carts. It is a major safety hazard for your driver and staff at the processing facilities.

Map of household hazardous waste drop-off locations

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