Abstract: This invention relates generally to devices designed to crush metal cans such as beverage containers and the like. More specifically, this invention relates to a can crushing device having a base upon which to place the can to be crushed and having a means for criming one side of said can when pressure is applied to the top of said can by a pressure exerting means connected to said base. Said device further has means for allowing air to escape from said can when the same is being crushed.