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California waste codes for aerosol cans Spray cans, empty or still holding product or propellant.

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Aerosol cans: empty or non-empty: 0 codes.

Aerosol cans: empty or non-empty

Send a qualifying empty can to an accepting recycler or solid-waste facility. Non-empty hazardous cans go to an authorized universal-waste recipient when eligible; otherwise use full hazardous waste management.

A can with no contents or propellant left goes to a recycler. A can still holding product is universal waste.

Which California code fits aerosol cans, empty or non-empty?

Appendix XII has no dedicated aerosol-can entry. Classify the contents if a hazardous manifest is needed.

The classification and shipping rules still apply.

When is a California aerosol can empty?

The can must be emptied of contents and propellant as far as normal use allows. It can't qualify if it is RCRA-regulated or held acute or extremely hazardous waste.

Residue or a clogged nozzle means the can isn't empty. Use the hazardous route or the eligible universal-waste route.

Where can a qualifying empty California aerosol container go?

A qualifying empty container up to 5 gallons can go to an accepting solid-waste facility or recycler. Emptied household material or pesticide containers up to 5 gallons have the simpler 66261.7(k) exemption.

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