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Propane and butane tanks

Disposal guidance for households

  Accepted at hazardous waste collection sites

Disposal restrictions:

  • All containers must be 8 gallons or less. Limit 5 tanks per trip. 
  • Propane tanks larger than 8 gallons can be returned to the manufacturer or to a Blue Rhino location.  
  • Limit 5 tanks or cylinders for small propane/butane tanks, personal oxygen tanks, or any compressed gas cylinder under 2-feet in length.

Small gas canisters, such as camping canisters, can go in the garbage if they are empty. Empty or partially filled tanks, 8 gallons or less, can be taken to a hazardous waste facility. 

 

Transfer stations do not accept propane tanks of any size.

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