Recycling & Waste
Gas Cylinders and Tanks - Pressurized
Definition
Examples include propane, acetylene, Freon, helium, carbon dioxide, oxygen, dichlorofluoromethane and others.
Legal Considerations
It is illegal to put pressurized gas cylinders and tanks in the trash. They can cause explosions even if they are empty.
Disposal
Pressurized gas cylinders and tanks are accepted at the household hazardous waste collection sites for free.
Recycle
Do not put pressurized tanks in your curbside recycling bin.