Aerosol Can Recycling System - Premium

The system mounts on a standard 55-gallon steel drum. You place an aerosol can on the puncturing unit, which punctures and depressurizes the can. The remaining contents drain into the drum, and an activated carbon filter captures volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released during puncturing. The punctured can is then safe to recycle as scrap steel.

The Standard is the entry-level EPA-compliant system. The Super adds a counter and padlock for better compliance tracking (ETV/EPA compliant). The Premium features an enclosed puncturing unit and high-efficiency filter for superior filtration (EPA compliant). The Dual Compliant is the most complete system — required for California Universal Waste Rule compliance — and includes a shut-off valve, check valve, containment sump, and drum lid.

Filter life depends on the types and volumes of aerosol cans processed. Color-changing carbon cartridges make it easy — when the carbon changes color, it's time to replace. Non-color-changing cartridges should be replaced on a regular schedule based on your usage volume. Always keep replacement filters on hand so your system is never out of service.

Yes. All aerosol can recycling systems require a standard 55-gallon steel drum (not included) to collect the liquid contents drained from punctured cans. The drum should be properly managed and disposed of according to your local hazardous waste regulations once full.

Under EPA regulations, non-empty aerosol cans are considered hazardous waste and must be managed accordingly. Using an EPA-compliant recycling system allows you to puncture and depressurize cans, converting them from hazardous waste to recyclable steel — significantly reducing disposal costs. In California, facilities must use a Dual Compliant system under the Universal Waste Rule. Contact us at (800) 869-9633 for help choosing the right system.

The Premium’s enclosed puncturing chamber contains any spray-back that may occur when a can is punctured. In open-top systems (Standard and Super), residual product can spray upward during puncturing. The enclosed design captures this spray, keeping operators cleaner and improving air quality in the work area. Combined with the high-efficiency filter, the Premium provides the best operator protection of any model.

The Premium includes a high-efficiency combination filter that provides superior vapor capture compared to the standard colorimetric filters. Replacement filters are available as the High Efficiency Combination Filter ($272.99). This filter is exclusive to the Premium system and is not interchangeable with Standard or Super filters.

No. The Premium includes a counter but not a padlock. If you need both access restriction and the enclosed design, consider whether the Dual Compliant ($1,959.99) with its padlock and containment sump meets your needs, or add a third-party padlock to the Premium unit.