Do not attempt to remove the spray nozzle from the can even though it is usually plastic.
Recycle spray paint cans.
This is the reason people should completely empty spray cans on old newspaper shake the can to confirm it is empty and then dispose of the paint can in the regular trash.
Never attempt to puncture an aerosol can or expose it to extreme heat.
In some places you can be fined for disposing them with your regular garbage.
Yes krylon spray paint cans and their plastic caps are designed to be recyclable where recycling facilities for these materials exist.
How to recycle aerosol cans.
While the can itself has the same value as other metal cans the pressurized air inside and potentially hazardous contents make recycling a bit more complicated.
If the can has a plastic lid you can remove this for recycling.
Aerosol cans are pressurized which means they may explode if tampered with.
So throwing those cans in the regular garbage can make them explode due to heat and pressure.
Proper disposal of spray paint cans is important.
While empty cans can be disposed of in your household garbage cans with even a small amount of paint left unused can be a safety and environmental hazard.
Aerosol cans are used to store everything from food to bathroom products to paint.
The lid is likely recyclable too.