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Aerosols WRAP Recycling Waste Signs
£9.99
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SKU
WRAP77*
Identify the correct collection point for aerosol cans with a grey WRAP RecycleNow recycling sign featuring a clear aerosol graphic. Choose from three portrait sizes in rigid plastic or self-adhesive vinyl to suit your mounting point.
Aerosols WRAP recycling waste signs identify designated collection points for aerosol cans using a clear can graphic, the RecycleNow logo and the word “aerosols”. Position them on or immediately beside the correct recycling container so users can sort this waste before disposal.
Where to Install
Position the sign directly on, immediately above or beside the container intended for aerosol recycling. It should face the normal approach so a person can identify the correct collection point before placing an item in the container, rather than having to search for the sign after reaching the recycling area.
Viewing Distance
Choose the size according to how far away people normally need to recognise the recycling point. The ranges below are practical positioning guidance rather than certified viewing-distance ratings; actual legibility will also depend on lighting, sightlines, mounting height and surrounding visual information.
| Sign size | Practical approach distance | Useful positioning |
|---|---|---|
| H 210 × W 148 mm | Approx. 1–2 m (3–7 ft) | On or immediately beside an individual recycling container |
| H 297 × W 210 mm | Approx. 2–4 m (7–13 ft) | Recycling points approached across a room or collection area |
| H 420 × W 297 mm | Approx. 3–5 m (10–16 ft) | Larger or busier recycling areas where earlier identification is useful |
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
Clear identification at the disposal point should make it easier for people to recognise where aerosol cans belong and make the correct waste-separation decision before disposal.
✅ Earlier recognition of the collection point intended for aerosol cans.
✅ Less uncertainty when several different recycling containers are positioned together.
✅ More consistent identification of the intended waste stream by staff, visitors and other users.
Specifications
- Sign message: “aerosols”
- Sign type: recycling
- Purpose: identify aerosol recycling collection points
- Pictogram: aerosol can graphic
- Includes WRAP’s RecycleNow logo
- Orientation: portrait
- Shape: rectangle
- Size: H 420 × W 297 mm
- Size: H 297 × W 210 mm
- Size: H 210 × W 148 mm
- Material options: rigid plastic or vinyl
- Background colour: grey
- Text and symbol colour: white
- Finish: glossy film surface or satin, depending on material
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied singly
- Material thickness: varies according to material
- Display area: indoors or outdoors
- Intended mounting: wall or container
- Fixings: rigid plastic fixing materials sold separately; vinyl has self-adhesive backing
Installation Guidance
Avoid confusing the disposal point
❌ Do not position the sign where users only see it after they have already selected a container.
❌ Do not allow bin lids, stored materials or neighbouring signs to obscure the aerosol graphic or wording.
❌ Do not choose the smallest size where people need to recognise the recycling point from further away.
Know what the sign cannot decide
❌ Do not use the sign itself to determine whether partially full or unsuitable aerosol containers can enter the waste stream.
❌ Do not treat the sign as a replacement for your waste contractor’s acceptance and segregation instructions.
❌ Do not rely on recycling identification alone to manage storage or handling risks associated with aerosol containers.
Make the collection point obvious
✅ Position the sign directly on or immediately beside the designated aerosol recycling container.
✅ Keep the complete symbol and wording visible from the direction people normally approach.
✅ For vinyl, use a suitable clean, dry mounting surface; for rigid plastic, select appropriate fixing materials for the mounting surface.
Frequently asked questions
What are Aerosols WRAP Recycling Waste Signs used for? They identify bins or collection points intended for aerosol cans, helping people distinguish this waste stream from other recycling containers.Which size should I choose? Choose the H 210 × W 148 mm size where people are already close to the container, H 297 × W 210 mm for a more typical room or recycling-area approach, and H 420 × W 297 mm where the collection point needs to be recognised earlier or within a busier area.
Can I put the sign directly on a recycling container? The vinyl option has a self-adhesive backing and can be positioned directly on a suitable clean, smooth surface. Rigid plastic requires appropriate fixing materials, which are sold separately.
Does the sign mean every aerosol can can automatically be placed in the recycling container? No. The sign identifies the intended waste stream; you should still follow the requirements of your recycling service or waste contractor. Aerosol cans should normally be completely empty before recycling and should not be pierced, crushed or flattened.
Is this a hazard warning sign? No. It is a recycling identification sign. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for appropriate aerosol storage, waste-handling procedures or any other controls required at your site.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Grey and white portrait design with aerosol can graphic
- ✓ WRAP RecycleNow logo incorporated into the design
- ✓ Three sizes from H 210 × W 148 mm to H 420 × W 297 mm
- ✓ Choice of rigid plastic or self-adhesive vinyl
Benefits
- ✓ Helps users recognise the aerosol collection point without relying on container colour alone
- ✓ Makes it easier to select a sign size that suits the normal approach to the recycling point
- ✓ Gives you a choice between a separate rigid sign and a vinyl option for direct application
- ✓ Supports clearer waste segregation where several recycling streams are collected together
Related signs for aerosol and metal waste streams
If steel cans are collected separately, use steel can recycling signs at the matching metal stream. This helps users distinguish ordinary cans from aerosols before disposal.
For a dedicated aluminium collection, add aluminium can recycling signs beside the correct container. The separate message makes metal sorting easier where several can types are accepted differently.
Where chemical household waste has its own route, position household chemical waste recycling signs to make that distinction clear. This is useful when aerosol and chemical collections sit within the same recycling area.
To compare other recycling streams, browse household recycling signs for cans and specialist waste before adding companion messages around the collection point. This helps you keep related materials clearly separated for users.
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