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Aerosolv FAQ: Questions about spray can recycling Page 3 of 5 <br /> which is installed inside the unit that provides a seal against <br /> the can and cleaning/lubricating the puncture pin will enhance the unit longevity. <br /> » How much can scrap steel recycling be increased with AEROSOLV?? <br /> Generally, four aerosol cans equal one pound of steel. American industry consumes 3 <br /> billion aerosol cans per year, amounting to 375,000 tons of steel. <br /> » Can the liquids collected into the drums be reclaimed or recycled?? <br /> Yes, if chlorinated and non-chlorinated liquids are collected into separate drums. <br /> Chlorinated liquids (primarily solvents) can be recycled in-house as "parts cleaning <br /> solvent"; non-chlorinated liquids (primarily paints) can be reclaimed. Either method may <br /> qualify for "waste minimization credit". <br /> » Are there any aerosols that should not be co-mingled when collecting into the drum?? <br /> Yes, caustics (such as oven cleaners) and pesticides or insecticides should not be collected <br /> into a drum with other liquid residuals. They can, however be collected into segregated <br /> single-content drums designated "pesticides only", "insecticides only", or "caustics only". <br /> Also, white metals-typically labeled as "cold galvanized" should be separated and not co- <br /> mingled with any other aerosol residuals. <br /> » How many spent aerosols can be punctured into a drum?? <br /> . ......................_.................._....... <br /> Approximately 4,200 cans can be punctured before the drum is at maximum <br /> recommended capacity. The drum should not be filled more than 75% full, to provide <br /> proper displacement for released contents. <br /> » What do you do with the drum of liquids once it is recommended "full" capacity?? <br /> Simply call the waste handler who is handling your other hazardous waste and manifest <br /> according to collected contents. <br /> » Must a waste-profile sample be drawn from each drum, prior to transport by a waste <br /> handler?? <br /> A waste profile of a "worst-case" scenario, whereby all known aerosol residuals are listed, <br /> excluding pesticides and insecticides, is available. Reputable waste handlers should accept <br /> this profile for co-mingled residuals, thus avoiding the expense of profiling the drum. <br /> » Why do the materials listed on the Waste Profile add up to more than 100%?? <br /> Not every material listed on the Waste Profile will be present in the drum. However, the <br /> collected residuals in any combination, will not exceed the percentages listed, which are <br /> the maximum percentages found in any industrial aerosol product (excluding pesticides, <br /> insecticides and caustics). <br /> » Are all aerosols considered hazardous waste?? <br /> ......... <br /> Yes, but not because of the primary product they contain. Spent aerosol cans would be <br /> 10/21/2010 <br />