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Disposing of used propane canisters

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Monty · · Golden, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 3,540

So I can't believe i've gone this long with out really knowing how to dispose of my used propane tanks. I know that some can be recycled, but didn't know how to do so. I've also heard of large fines for incorrectly doing so.

My biggest concern is the coleman pound tanks, pre green tab thingy, but also would like to hear imput on msr, and other similar cannisters.

John Hegyes · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Feb 2002 · Points: 5,676

Buy a fifteen pounder and get it refilled when empty. No waste... no worries.

Monty · · Golden, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 3,540

already have, but don't know what to do with what is used up

Tomio Tran · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2009 · Points: 50

Actually learned this at my work today. When they are used up (make sure they are), poke a hole, empty out residual fuel and then recycle.

Monty · · Golden, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 3,540

thanks, that'll work great on my small canisters but anyone have any info on those coleman steel tanks?

Richard Radcliffe · · Erie, CO · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 225
ecocycle.org/htrg/index.cfm

(Look under Propane Canisters on the menu)
Kat A · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jun 2006 · Points: 515
coleman.com/coleman/recycle…
Coleman makes these "Green Key" tools which are essentially bleed valves, ensuring the tank is fully empty so it can be recycled.
Tyson Anderson · · SLC, UT · Joined May 2007 · Points: 126

Stand a ways back and shoot it :)

Jim Amidon · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2001 · Points: 850

Yep pop a hole in it with ya gun.....

budman · · Moab,UT · Joined Mar 2008 · Points: 11

Suggest .357 or .44 mag. If there half full, duck. Next to a good camp fire works gives added benefit. Experience gain complements of The Marlboro Adventure Team time off with nothing else to do. Oh yes, please recycle the schrapnel.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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