Aerosol cans disposal in Connecticut
What Connecticut says to do with aerosol cans, read off Connecticut DEEP's own page on 2026-08-19.
Connecticut DEEP says an aerosol can holding paint or toxic material — the can and its contents — goes to a household hazardous waste collection event or facility; some communities now collect non-hazardous cans with bottles and cans, so ask your recycling coordinator. Read from Connecticut DEEP · checked 2026-08-19
Aerosol containers may explode under heat or pressure, spreading the hazardous contents and metal throughout the area — never heat or crush them (New York State DEC).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the Connecticut DEEP drop-off site finder.
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: Can you recycle aerosol cans? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.