What Types of Cans are Aerosols?

If a can is designed to spray out its contents, it is an aerosol can. Examples include spray paint, hair spray, room deodorizers and many more.

What if it is COMPLETELY empty?

Alright, if the can is completely empty — which means it does not make any sound when you press on the top — you can put it in your recycling bin. You can make sure the aerosol can is empty by pointing the can at something you don't mind spraying and pressing the top. If anything comes out of the can or you hear a hissing noise, you can either completely empty it out or dispose of it as hazardous waste.

Where to go

• All of Santa Barbara County (1)

  • Safety Kleen — 5310 Overpass Road

• Santa Barbara Area (1)

  • *Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center — University of California, Environmental Health and Safety Building, Building 565, Mesa Road

• Goleta & UCSB Area (1)

  • *Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center — University of California, Environmental Health and Safety Building, Building 565, Mesa Road

• Lompoc Valley & VAFB (1)

  • City of Lompoc Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility — 1585 N. "V" St

• Santa Maria Valley (1)

  • City of Santa Maria Household Hazardous Waste Facility — 2065 East Main Street

• Outside Santa Barbara County (7)

  • Asbury Environmental Services — 2100 North Alameda Street
  • BGI — 527 North Rice Avenue
  • C.J. Seto Support Services, LLC — 2300 Knoll Dr, Unit G
  • Clean Harbors, Inc. — 880 W Verdulera St
  • Earth911.com - Information Only — 1375 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 140
  • Industrial Waste Utilization — 5601 State Street
  • Stericycle, Incorporated