1lb propane tank disposal

[MinnesotaMike]

I have a bunch of these that are empty.

Where does one dispose of these.. legally.

Thx,

Mike

[spearchucker]

Garbage can.

[Castinski]

I know that many say "disposable 1 lb cylinder" on the side. To me disposable means trash.

[goldengopher01]

Or you can always refill them with your 20lb. propane tank. Mr.Heater makes a connection so you can refill your 1lb. tanks

[spearchucker]

Or you can always refill them with your 20lb. propane tank. Mr.Heater makes a connection so you can refill your 1lb. tanks

I believe that it is illegal to transport a refilled disposable cylinder.

[MJBaldwin]

You are not supposed to refil those 1 pound tanks. People do it all the time though. Trash can is alright for those though

[BobT]

I don't believe recyclers will take them unless they are the type listed for recycling. I've recently noticed that some are marked for recycling and they come with a special green key that you insert when it's empty. It basically forces the valve open to exhaust all pressure so it is safe for recyclers to handle.

As far as the ones not marked for recycling, I'm not sure what you do with them.

[spearchucker]

As far as the ones not marked for recycling, I'm not sure what you do with them.

You put them in the trash.

[MinnGuy]

I was wondering the same, so I called my garbage collector. He said to put them in the trash.

[Mid-Lake Rock]

I live in Hennepin County and I take them to the county recycling facility in Bloomington.

[MinnesotaMike]

Thanks guy, trash it is.

I do have one of the fittings that alolow you to re-fill but I found if they are not new they have a tendancy to leak.

Mike

[joneshat11]

Just check with your county most say throw them in the trash. They do sort them out.

[lispeej]

According to the handling and storage it says....

"Never refill this cylinder. Refilling may cause explosion. Federal law forbids transportation if refilled - penalty up to $500,000 fine and 5 years imprisionment (49 U.S.C. 5124).

To me, it's easier to contact your local refuse hauler or recyler center than to pay a hefty fine.

[goldengopher01]

For personal use you can refill, transport and use. It's against the law to fill, transport, and sell refilled 1lb. tanks for commercial purposes.

[vman11]

How are they going to know it was refilled? $500,000 fine??? Come on...

They wouldn't sell the Mr Heater attachment if it wasn't safe IMO. I've been refilling mine for a few years now.

[mixxedbagg]

If you happen to be fishing in Itasca County, Bass Brook Recycling on the west edge of Cohasset along Hwy 2 says they'll take them "as long as they're empty". I've been dropping them off there for years when I pass through.

[BLACKJACK]

I take mine to the local recycling center and drop them off at the desk marked hazardous materials, like paint and lawn chemicals.

[LindellProStaf]

I have tried to refill one recently and it didn't take. I left it on for an hour. I wonder if my 20 lb. tank was not full enough. I tip the 20 upside down on a step on my deck with the 1 lb below it. Any tips or ideas?

[Jeremy airjer W]

I punch a hole in the side of them and throw them in the trash.

[merkman]

I punch a hole in the side of them and throw them in the trash.

+1

But recycle instead of trash for me.

[Sherpa]

I refill mine a couple times before throwing them. I usually try to fill them just before I go out so they don't get a chance to leak for long if they are going to leak at all. I also make sure that my big tank is warm by having it in the house for a while before filling. I keep the old tanks outside before filling so they are cold. I read that the temp difference helps the proccess. I have done this a few times this year with no problems so far.

[Finlander]

My brother had the glorious job of seperating garbage at a waste disposal facility, and he told me they take all the garbage and open the bags and seperate everything. And those 1lb. tanks went into the steel bins to be recyclyed.

He told me just to throw them in your regular trash!

[Pooh]

refill em a few time before you shoot a hole in em and recycle

[fishinfey8]

I refill mine a couple times before throwing them. I usually try to fill them just before I go out so they don't get a chance to leak for long if they are going to leak at all. I also make sure that my big tank is warm by having it in the house for a while before filling. I keep the old tanks outside before filling so they are cold. I read that the temp difference helps the process. I have done this a few times this year with no problems so far.

I refill mine also...usually I make sure and throw out the 1lbers that leak. Also, I like to refill mine on the coldest of nights and do the same process as you - keep the 20lber in the warm garage (heated to around 65 degrees), and set the 1lbers outside where its below zero for the night. You can actually get them close to, if not full by doing it this way.

Not trying to be a smartazz, but I have been refilling them for something like 7 yrs, not to mention my dad, friends and basically everyone I know that ice fishes, or uses a buddy heater and have yet to hear about one accident related to refilling 1lb propane tanks.

[spearchucker]

I know someone who blew his house off the foundation by bringing a 20lb propane cylinder into a warm house. The gas expands and it was over pressure and leaked. Bang.