For more information on recycling metal paint and aerosol cans, contact the Virginia Peninsula Public Service Authority at 728-2062. Originally Published: June 24, 1992 at 12:00 AM EDT Share this: ...

Spray to your heart’s delight and when the can is “empty”, just put it back in the machine which will unscrew the base and evacuate any remaining propellant, replace with atmosphere and ...

But, as Recycle Nation points out, a pressurized can also presents serious hazards to recycling facility workers. “Aerosol cans with even a little paint or bug spray still contain some of that ...

Spray paint cans will also explode under pressure, and can cause fires when they do. If there is no gas or paint in the can, it can go in the trash. Otherwise, it’s hazardous waste.

Empty aerosol spray cans can be recycled curbside or at any of our recycling drop-off locations in the metal compartment. Latex paint, when dry, may be disposed of in your regular trash.

Some items can be saved for Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority’s next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. Recycling: How to handle ‘hard to dispose of’ items like ...