Aerosol & Paint Disposal

A key to efficient Aerosol can disposal is the Justrite aerosol can disposal system, the Aerosolv series. These innovative systems convert spent aerosol cans, often classified as hazardous waste, into recyclable steel. This minimizes waste and ensures EPA compliance, giving businesses peace of mind. We have full solutions such as the Justrite 28231 - Aerosolv Dual Compliant System for Recycling Aerosol Cans, Justrite 28230 - Aerosolv Super System for Recycling Aerosol Cans and Justrite 28202 - Aerosolv Standard System for Recycling Aerosol Cans. Each Aerosol can recycling system is a robust way to manage empty aerosol containers.

For the disposal of calibration gas cylinders, the Justrite 28190 - Prosolv Recycling System is a dedicated solution, extending safe disposal beyond just Aerosol paint disposal. Maintaining these systems for optimal performance is also important. That’s why we have replacement parts. These include the Justrite 28229 - Color Changing Activated Carbon Cartridge 2-pack for Aerosolv Systems, Justrite 28223 - Color Changing Activated Carbon Cartridge Replacement Filter 2-pack for Aerosolv Systems. Advanced filtration options are also available such as the Justrite 28228 - Color Changing Combination Coalescing/Carbon Filter Replacement for Aerosolv System with Auto-shutoff and Justrite 28224. For standard maintenance, the Justrite 28200 - Maintenance Repair Kit for Aerosolv System and Justrite 28197 - Non-color Changing Combination Coalescing/Carbon Filter Replacement for Aerosolv System are available. Beyond aerosol cans, paint can disposal is addressed with the UltraTech - Paint Waste Collection Center. This product helps to consolidate and manage residual paint waste. All these solutions, from the spray paint disposal tool to the full spray can disposal system, are designed to make managing multiple hazardous industrial waste streams easy and environmentally friendly. They provide all the tools you need for proper disposal and recycling in your facility.

FAQs:

1. What is the best way to dispose of aerosol cans? 

Our offerings for Aerosol can disposal include the Justrite aerosol can disposal system (Aerosolv systems), which are designed to turn spent aerosol cans from hazardous waste into recyclable steel, complying with EPA regulations. These systems, such as the Aerosolv Dual Compliant, Super, and Standard Systems, provide a structured method for processing these cans.

2. What type of drum system is used for aerosol and paint disposal? 

Most systems use specialized drums with puncturing mechanisms and filtration systems. These drums are designed to safely contain punctured aerosol cans while managing vapors and liquid contents through integrated filtration and containment features.

3. What are the EPA regulations for aerosol can disposal? 

EPA regulations classify aerosol cans as hazardous waste if they contain hazardous materials. Proper disposal requires depressurizing containers and managing contents according to the specific hazardous waste classification of the materials involved.

4. How do aerosol punctures work to safely depressurize and drain cans for recycling? 

Puncturing systems use controlled puncturing mechanisms to create openings in aerosol containers while containing vapors and liquids. The process typically involves securing the container, puncturing with specialized tools, and draining contents into appropriate containment systems.