European Waste Catalogue
Aerosols with residual propellant or product are usually coded 16 05 04 (hazardous gases in pressure containers). Fully emptied, punctured cans can move to 15 01 04 as metallic packaging.
Also searched as: aerosols, pressurised cans, spray cans
The European Waste Catalogue codes waste by the process it arises from, not just the material. Pick the row that matches where your aerosol cans is generated — each code links to its full classification, valorisation routes and receiving industries.
Aerosols with residual contents / propellant
Gases in pressure containers containing hazardous substances
Fully emptied and depressurised cans
Metallic packaging
Source: EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC — European Waste Catalogue
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