E153 - Why can we recycle aerosol cans but not gas canisters?

Following up on our discussion about gas canisters in episode 73, we answer a listener question about why aerosols can usually be recycled at home while gas canisters can't. The key difference is pressure and the amount of flammable material inside, making gas canisters a serious explosion risk if crushed during collection or processing.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 76 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 8th January 2026.

While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become...