Can you recycle deodorant & body sprays?
♻️ Yes — kerbside recycling
Empty aerosols go in with metals kerbside — do not pierce or crush.
Completely empty deodorant and body-spray aerosols are recyclable with cans in every UK council. Never pierce, crush or burn them. Remove loose plastic caps (recycle separately if rigid plastic is collected). Roll-on deodorants: recycle the bottle where pots and tubs are accepted, bin the ball if you can't remove it.
Tips
- Spray until completely silent to confirm empty
Which bin does it go in?
Empty aerosols go in with metals kerbside — do not pierce or crush.
Background: The 10 recycling mistakes that ruin lorry-loads.
Also searched as: deodorant, body spray, antiperspirant.
✓ Checked against current UK guidance: 14 Jul 2026. Spot an error or an out-of-date rule?