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Aerosol Can (empty)
Kerbside collection: check your council
Kerbside rules differ across New Zealand — bins, crates and accepted materials all vary — so your council's own guide is the only reliable answer for where this goes at home.
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Large quantities can be taken to a refuse transfer station.
Impact: Empty aerosol cans can still contain residual propellants that are harmful to the environment. Incorrectly disposed cans can end up in landfills, releasing these gases and contributing to air pollution. The metal components can also take hundreds of years to decompose.
Did you know? Aerosol cans are made from steel and aluminum, both highly recyclable materials. Recycling them saves resources and energy.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.