Omaha Recycling Guide
Spray Paint
Some Restrictions Apply
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ACCEPTED: EMPTY Spray Paint Cans
Place EMPTY aerosol cans that held spray paint in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
- Completely EMPTY all contents
- Lids and caps can stay on
- Keep items loose and do not bag
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NOT ACCEPTED: Spray Paint Cans with Contents Inside
CAUTION: Household Hazardous Waste
DO NOT place spray paint cans with leftover contents in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
DO NOT place spray paint cans with leftover contents in a waste or garbage cart. Spray paint cans with remaining contents are considered Household Hazardous Waste and require special handling.
- The best option is to use up the material for its intended purpose
- Take unused or partially full spray paint cans to the City's special waste facility, UnderTheSink
Important Note: Aerosol cans that are not fully emptied and discharged have the potential to cause serious harm to workers and equipment, contamination, and fires.
![Aerosol Can CROSSOUT opt](https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/img/AerosolCan_CROSSOUT_opt.jpg)
Ways to Reduce or Reuse
Plan ahead and buy only what you can use in a short period of time.
If you have leftover spray paint that is still usable, consider sharing with a neighbor.
Did You Know
Household hazardous wastes that make their way into landfills can cause groundwater pollution. If improperly handled and disposed of, these materials can pose a threat to the public's health and safety.
How to determine if a product is considered household hazardous waste? Look for indicator words on labels, such as:
- Caution
- Warning
- Danger
- Poison
- Flammable
- Volatile
- Caustic
- Corrosive