Cans

The only aerosol cans I've come across have been steel, except for Axe Deodorant cans. Those are aluminum. I always stab a hole in the side of them so that the yards don't give me a hard time when I toss em in the shred pile.

Originally Posted by Gravitar

The only aerosol cans I've come across have been steel, except for Axe Deodorant cans. Those are aluminum. I always stab a hole in the side of them so that the yards don't give me a hard time when I toss em in the shred pile.

Yeah, sorry I meant just alum spray cans. Between my wife's hairspray, Febreeze, and others saved for me they add up. Some plastic tops pop off easier than others - Febreeze takes some prying, Old Spice twists off easy. I vent with an ice pick and hammer.

Originally Posted by BurlyGuys

No problems with explosive decompression? I've always wondered about that.

Just make sure all the pressure is bled out first, I listen till I don't hear any gas coming out. I used to also crush them in the vise so the yard wouldn't freak out, now I get soda can price since they're used to me bringing them.

I usually bleed off the pressure, then snug it in a vise. Then I hit it with a stick that has a nail in the end of it. Even if it still has pressure, being in the vise it won't go anywhere.