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. Look for a label to contact and return an unwanted cylinder to. Old, rusty or unknown 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.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hardware (Rockridge) | 5533 College Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Propane exchange. Does not accept single use small propane canisters. Small camp | |
| Home Depot | 1625 Sycamore Ave. | Hercules | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Propane refills | |
| Dale Hardware | 3700 Thornton Ave. | Fremont | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Propane Tank Refilling. Barbecues, RV propane tanks, outdoor heaters – we refill it for you while you wait, no minimum amount required. Replacement tanks available. | |
| U-Haul Livermore | 3429 Gardella Plaza | Livermore | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Sells empty or full cylinders and refills cylinders, including reusable 1 lb cylinders | |
| Home Depot | 2300 N. Park Blvd. | Pittsburg | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Propane refills | |
| Home Depot (Emeryville) | 3838 Hollis St. | Emeryville | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Propane refills & exchanges (fee) | |
| Linde/Praxair Welding Gas & Equipment Center | 2615 Alvarado St | San Leandro | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| U-Haul Fremont (Grimmer) | 44511 S. Grimmer Blvd | Fremont | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Sells empty or full cylinders and refills cylinders, including reusable 1 lb cylinders | |
| Home Depot | 1781 E. Bayshore Rd | East Palo Alto | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Propane refills | |
| Home Depot | 2750 Crow Canyon Rd. | San Ramon | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Propane refills | |
| Home Depot (Fremont) | 43900 Ice House Ter. | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Propane refills & exchanges (fee) | |
| U-Haul Fremont (Thornton) | 4833 Thornton Ave | Fremont | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Sells empty or full cylinders and refills cylinders, including reusable 1 lb cylinders | |
| Suburban Propane | 1765 Arnold Industrial Way | Concord | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Home Depot (Hayward) | 21787 Hesperian Blvd. | Hayward | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Propane refills & exchanges (fee) | |
| U-Haul Hayward | 529 Jackson St | Hayward | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Sells empty or full cylinders and refills cylinders, including reusable 1 lb cylinders | |
| Pick-Up Propane BBQ Tank Exchange (CA Location Finder) |
889 West Grand Ave ARCO AM/PM (IFuels Inc.) (Pick Up Propane Location) |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Fee for exchange, upgrade or sale. | |
| Home Depot (Union City) | 30055 Industrial Pkwy. | Union City | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Propane refills & exchanges (fee) | |
| Laurel Ace Hardware | 4024 MacArthur Ave. | Oakland | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Propane exchange or refill. | |
| MLK Smog Shop | 5509 Martin Luther King Jr Way | Oakland | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Refills reusable 1 lb propane cylinders | |
| Home Depot (San Leandro) | 1933 Davis St. | San Leandro | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Propane refills & exchanges (fee) |
