Usually yes
Short answer: Usually yes, if they're truly empty.
Dumpsters.com says empty aerosol cans can go in a roll-off dumpster. Oregon Metro says completely empty product containers can go in home garbage or recycling.
Many curbside programs recycle empty steel aerosol cans. Check locally.
Checked October 2026. Rules change; your hauler's prohibited-items list is the final word.