GSIA’s FNSB Recycling (and reuse) Guide

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Aerosol Cans

Hazardous Waste
Recycle

Accepted at 10 locations

Aerosol cans are non-refillable receptacles containing gas compressed, liquefied, or dissolved under pressure to expel a liquid, paste, or powder.

Source: dec.alaska.gov : Fire Season | AK Dept. of Environmental Conservation (1)

Aerosol Cans Summary

Parent material: Metal Containers

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Accepted Locations

FNSB Landfill - ALSO City of Fairbanks Residential Transfer Site logo
FNSB Landfill - ALSO City of Fairbanks Residential Transfer Site
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusiness$
Address: 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas
DoEmpty cans completely before drop-off
Shake can and listen for liquid to confirm empty
Remove plastic caps and lids
Place aerosol cans in black totes at Transfer Sites or Landfill
Don'tDo not put cans in trash
No partially full cans
Do not pierce, crush, or flatten cans yourself
Do not puncture cans to remove remaining product
See details ›

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Badger Road logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Badger Road
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 889 Holmes Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoEmpty cans completely
Place aerosol cans in black totes at Transfer Sites or Landfill
Don'tDo not put cans in trash
No partially full cans
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chatanika logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chatanika
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 5749 Old Chatanika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoEmpty cans completely
Place aerosol cans in black totes at Transfer Sites or Landfill
Don'tDo not put cans in trash
No partially full cans
See details ›

Last updated on June 13, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chena Pump logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chena Pump
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2395 Old Chena Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoEmpty cans completely
Place aerosol cans in black totes at Transfer Sites or Landfill
Don'tDo not put cans in trash
No partially full cans
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Ester logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Ester
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2535 Little Shot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoEmpty cans completely
Place aerosol cans in black totes at Transfer Sites or Landfill
Don'tDo not put cans in trash
No partially full cans
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop East logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop East
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 301 Old Steese Highway N, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm
DoEmpty cans completely
Place aerosol cans in black totes at Transfer Sites or Landfill
Don'tDo not put cans in trash
No partially full cans
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop West logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop West
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2180 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoEmpty cans completely
Place aerosol cans in black totes at Transfer Sites or Landfill
Don'tDo not put cans in trash
No partially full cans
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Fox logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Fox
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 284 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoEmpty cans completely
Place aerosol cans in black totes at Transfer Sites or Landfill
Don'tDo not put cans in trash
No partially full cans
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Moose Creek logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Moose Creek
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 3485 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
DoUse up all product and shake to confirm empty
Remove plastic caps and lids before dropping off
Bring in completely empty cans only
Don'tDon't bring partially full or pressurized cans
Don't puncture, pierce, crush or flatten the cans
Don't leave plastic caps attached to the can
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - North Pole logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - North Pole
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2740 Old Richardson Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse up all product and shake to confirm empty
Remove plastic caps and lids before dropping off
Bring in completely empty cans only
Don'tDon't bring partially full or pressurized cans
Don't puncture, pierce, crush or flatten the cans
Don't leave plastic caps attached to the can
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

About Aerosol Cans

What it is

Aerosol cans are widely used for dispensing a broad range of products including paints, solvents, pesticides, food and personal care products, and many others. Aerosol cans frequently contain flammable propellants such as propane or butane which can cause the aerosol can to demonstrate the hazardous characteristic for ignitability. Pressurized containers like aerosol cans should not be burned.(1, 3, 6)

How it’s recycled

Recycling processes involve compaction and melting of the metal with combustion of residues; subsequent heating at the high temperatures achieved in steel furnaces or aluminum smelters incinerates any toxic residues. Handlers of universal waste can puncture and drain aerosol cans, as long as they recycle the empty punctured aerosol cans and meet regulatory requirements for puncturing and draining.(3, 4, 5)

How to prepare it

Use the aerosol product for its intended purpose until it's gone. Containers holding compressed gases are empty when the pressure inside equals atmospheric pressure and the contents are completely sprayed out with minimal or no product remaining. Accumulate aerosol cans in a structurally sound container that is compatible with the contents, lacks evidence of leaking or damage, and is protected from sources of heat.(4, 5, 6)

Common mistakes

Do not deliberately spray out contents just to empty the can; instead, use the aerosol product for its intended purpose until it's gone. Aerosol cans and other pressurized containers should not be burned.(1, 4, 6)

Environmental impact

Adding aerosol cans to universal waste regulations promotes collection and recycling and encourages the development of municipal and commercial programs to reduce the quantity of these wastes going to municipal solid waste landfills or combustors. Recycling can preserve valuable metal resources and reduces the demand on diminishing landfill space.(2, 3)

Did you know?

An estimated 3.75 billion aerosol cans were filled in the United States in 2016, and aerosol cans can account for nearly 40 percent of retail items that are managed as hazardous waste at large retail facilities.(3)

Sources & additional reading

  1. Fire Season | AK Dept. of Environmental Conservation dec.alaska.gov
  2. Universal Waste | US EPA epa.gov
  3. Increasing Recycling: Adding Aerosol Cans to the Universal Waste Regulations | US EPA epa.gov
  4. PRN 94-2: Recycling Empty Aerosol Pesticide Containers | US EPA epa.gov
  5. Frequent Questions About Universal Waste | US EPA epa.gov
  6. Aerosol cans - Washington State Department of Ecology ecology.wa.gov
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Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-3pm

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Address: 975 Van Horn Road, Suite 6 Suite 6, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Address: 3598 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-12:00 AM, Sun 10:00 AM-11:00 PM

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Address: 2925 Newby Rd, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

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Address: 3027 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›

Contact business for details about collection and dropoff options.

Last updated on May 31, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 401 E Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

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Chena Tool Library This location loves volunteers!

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Address: 1917 Lillian Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Wednesday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm

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Address: 32 College Rd., Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

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Address: 2226 Old Steese Hwy N Y, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

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Address: 805 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

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Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Drop box is located near the Northwest corner of the parking lot just West of the welcome center.

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1910 Tanana Lp E, Fairbanks, AK 99775 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

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Address: 1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

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Address: 725 26th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701-2377 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-2:00pm

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Fairbanks Rescue Mission This location loves volunteers!

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Address: 723 27th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 9am-5pm M-F

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Address: 505 Old Steese Hwy, Ste 126, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF) This location loves volunteers!

Recycling FacilityFNSB residents and businesses only
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Address: 1855 Marika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Sunday-Monday

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Last updated on July 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas

The FNSB Sanitary Landfill also serves as the transfer sites for FNSB residents living inside the City of Fairbanks.

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 889 Holmes Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

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Address: 5749 Old Chatanika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

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Address: 2395 Old Chena Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

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Address: 2535 Little Shot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

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Address: 301 Old Steese Highway N, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm

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Address: 2180 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

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Address: 284 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

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Address: 3485 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

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Address: 2740 Old Richardson Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

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Address: 901 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›

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Address: 930 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
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Address: 3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 9am-2pm; Electronics Sales: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 1pm-5pm

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Address: 1301 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:00am - 10:00pm; Sun: 7:00am - 8:00pm

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