Aerosol cans
Most aerosol packaging and cans (fly spray, deodorant, cooking oil) can be recycled in household recycling bins when empty. Gas burner aerosols used for camping stoves and barbeques (including butane gas cartridges and cans) are hazardous and cannot go in any household bins. These must be dropped off at the Resource Management Centres for safe disposal.
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Air conditioners
Air conditioners can be reused, disposed of by retailers or installers, or sold for scrap metal.
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Aluminium packaging
Aluminium drink cans, foil baking and pie trays are household packaging and are recyclable in recycling bins in the ACT.
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Animals (dead pets and other carcasses)
Deceased animals need to be disposed of in a timely and appropriate manner. Do not put them in a rubbish or recycling bin.
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Asbestos
Asbestos is a hazardous waste. The law requires you to engage a licensed asbestos removalist to remove asbestos from your house. Do not dispose of in the recycling or rubbish bin.
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Ash
Place ash in the rubbish bin.
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