Flat Can Recycling
Mitigating the Negative Effects of Aerosol Paint on Our Environment
Come Meet Us & Recycle
October 2020
24Oct
Downers Grove Sanitary District Recycling Event
Saturday, Downers Grove Sanitary Dist Recycling Event
May 2021
No event found!
About Flat Can Recycling
The goal of Flat Can Recycling is to responsibly recycle all the components of aerosol paint.
--- STEEL CANS ---
--- STEEL CANS ---
50
years
Made of lacquered tinplate (steel with a layer of tin).
Sent to Elgin Recycling in Gilberts, IL. Processed, refined and reshaped fora variety of uses.
--- CAPS & SPRAY TIPS ---
--- CAPS & SPRAY TIPS ---
100
years
Made of HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene).
Sent to QRS Recycling in St. Louis, MO. Processed into flakes and pellets for reuse in The Aerosol Recycling Story.
--- RESIDUAL PAINT ---
--- RESIDUAL PAINT ---
13
years
Made of water soluble base or alkyd and acrylics or polyvinyls.
Sent to Safety Kleen in Elgin, IL. Residual paint is turned into fuel at one of nine Hazardous Disposal sites. 55 gallon drums used for containment are crushed and recycled.
Flat Can Alliance
The following companies contribute to our success.
We are the Flat Can Alliance.
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Pricing
Drop Off Sites
$ 1.00 +/-
per can varies by location
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Click below to find a drop site near you
Newest Drop Off Site
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We are proud to announce the newest member of the Flat Can Alliance. Starting April 1, 2020 Sherwin Ace in Arlington Heights, IL will be a Flat Can Drop Site
Community Events
$ 1.00
per can
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Does your community have a recycling extravaganza?
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Our mobile team will to show up to recycle spray paint for your residents!
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We accept cash and credit cards.
Paint Recycling Bulk
$ 0.50
per can
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Suggested service for recycling 100+ cans
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Recycling Crate of your choice
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Crate Delivered to Your Location(s), Shop(s), or Job Site(s)
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Easy Crate Exchange Process
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Flexible payment options. We can invoice your company and we accept all major credit cards.
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Partner support from Flat Can Recycling: educational materials, press releases and recycling data report
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Additional Crates available to existing and new locations
Ready to Get Started
Come Meet Us & Recycle
October 2020
24Oct
Downers Grove Sanitary District Recycling Event
Saturday, Downers Grove Sanitary Dist Recycling Event
May 2021
July 2021
September 2021
October 2021
No event found!
