How to Dispose of a Propane Tank
Instructions
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Bring your old propane tank to a propane tank supplier such as Home Depot. Most suppliers will take your old tank for disposal when you purchase a new one.
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Empty your propane tank completely and check with your local waste management company. Some companies might take propane tanks in the trash as long as they are empty.
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Check for local propane gas companies that will take your old tank. Look online or in your local Yellow Pages under "Gas" to locate such a company.
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Locate a hazardous waste facility in your area if you are disposing of an old propane tank that is not empty.
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Contact your town hall to see if they are offering a town clean-up. Many towns will sponsor such a clean up, usually in the spring, and will accept items such as old propane tanks for disposal.
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Offer your old empty propane tank to a local metal scrap yard. Many such yards will take old propane tanks.
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