What to do with cans Aluminum, steel, and aerosol cans can be recycled curbside or at a Kansas City Metro Area Recycling Center.Before recycling, be sure aerosol cans are completely empty (make no “hiss” sound) and discard removable plastic caps. Find a recycling center Where should it go? Find a recycle spot Where can you recycle cans in the greater Kansas City area? Search our database. Search now