Household Hazardous Waste
This item should never be put in a curbside bin. For more information visit our household hazardous waste page.
Compressed Gas Cylinders - Refillable
Refillable compressed gas or fuel cylinders most often contains propane, a flammable gas used for heating and cooking and have a special valve for professional refueling.
Damaged or empty propane tanks and cylinders are hazardous waste and should never be put in the garbage or recycling as they could become punctured during the collection process and cause a fire or injury.
Empty, good condition tanks can be exchanged or refilled where you got it (e.g. 1lb or 5-20lb propane cylinders, SodaStream gas cylinders) or have the supplier come pick it up as it is not considered hazardous waste. Look for a shoulder label to contact and return an unwanted cylinder to that company. Old, rusty or unknown empty cylinders may be taken to a scrap metal company once they have been completely emptied with the valves safely removed. Companies that specialize in gas cylinders may offer this service (e.g, AirGas). For DTSC detailed information on handling empty cylinders (then considered waste), see this link. Click here for more information on propane tank recycling.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airgas Store (Berkeley - 6th St) | 1224 Sixth St | Berkeley | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | unusual shapes & sizes. Not camping propane. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Berkeley - Gilman) | 635 Gilman St | Berkeley | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Call for details. Unusual sizes and shapes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Berkeley - Gilman) | 635 Gilman St | Berkeley | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Call for details. Unusual sizes and shapes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Concord) | 1825 Arnold Industrial Way | Concord | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | unusual shapes & sizes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Dublin) | 6849 Dublin Blvd | Dublin | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Call for details. Unusual sizes and shapes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Fremont) | 4567 Enterprise St | Fremont | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee | unusual shapes & sizes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Hayward) | 30131 Industrial Pkwy SW | Hayward | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Call for details. Unusual sizes and shapes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Hayward) | 30131 Industrial Pkwy SW | Hayward | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Call for details. Unusual sizes and shapes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Livermore) | 800 Greenville Rd | Livermore | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | unusual shapes & sizes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Oakland) | 4445 Oakport St | Oakland | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Call for details. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Redwood City) | 1826 Industrial Way | Redwood City | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | unusual shapes & sizes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (San Carlos) | 820 Industrial Rd | San Carlos | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | unusual shapes & sizes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (San Jose) | 441 Hobson St | San Jose | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee | unusual shapes & sizes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (San Leandro) | 1592 Doolittle Dr | San Leandro | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Call for details. Unusual sizes and shapes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (San Leandro) | 1592 Doolittle Dr | San Leandro | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Call for details. Unusual sizes and shapes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Vacaville) | 630 Eubanks Ct | Vacaville | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Call for details. Unusual sizes and shapes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Airgas Store (Vacaville) | 630 Eubanks Ct | Vacaville | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Call for details. Unusual sizes and shapes. Acceptance includes nitrous cylinders. | |
| Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Fremont Facility) |
41149 Boyce Rd. (At the Fremont Transfer Station - follow the trucks) |
Fremont | Recycle | Free Drop-off | The Alameda County Hazardous Waste facilities cannot accept compressed gas cylinders other than propane, and only 5 gallons or less in volume. | |
| Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Hayward Facility) | 2091 West Winton Avenue | Hayward | Recycle | Free Drop-off | The Alameda County Hazardous Waste facilities cannot accept compressed gas cylinders other than propane, and only 5 gallons or less in volume. | |
| Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Livermore Facility) | 5584 La Ribera Street | Livermore | Recycle | Free Drop-off | The Alameda County Hazardous Waste facilities cannot accept compressed gas cylinders other than propane, and only 5 gallons or less in volume. |
