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Compressed Gas Cylinders - Refillable

This item is hazardous and requires proper disposal.

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.

 
    • Recycle
    Airgas Store (Hayward)
    30131 Industrial Pkwy SW, Hayward • (510) 489-7050
    Call for details.
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Reuse
    Dale Hardware
    3700 Thornton Ave., Fremont • (510) 797-3700
    Propane Tank Refilling. Barbecues, RV propane tanks, outdoor heaters – we refill it for you while you wait, no minimum amount required. Replacement tanks available.
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Reuse
    Mission Tennyson 76
    28590 Mission Blvd, Fremont • (510) 582-3995
    Refills empty cylinders, including reusable 1 lb cylinders
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Reuse
    U-Haul Fremont (Thornton)
    4833 Thornton Ave, Fremont • (510) 796-3151
    Sells empty or full cylinders and refills cylinders, including reusable 1 lb cylinders
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Reuse
    U-Haul Hayward
    529 Jackson St, Hayward • (510) 886-4244
    Sells empty or full cylinders and refills cylinders, including reusable 1 lb cylinders
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Reuse
    Kamps Propane
    3664 Depot Road, Hayward • (510) 471-7279
    Sells full cylinders and exchanges cylinders, including reusable 1 lb propane cylinders
    Free Drop-off, Pick-up for a Fee
    • Recycle
    Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Hayward Facility)
    2091 West Winton Avenue, Hayward • (800) 606-6606
    The Alameda County Hazardous Waste facilities cannot accept compressed gas cylinders other than propane, and only 5 gallons or less in volume.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Fremont Facility)
    41149 Boyce Rd., Fremont • (800) 606-6606
    The Alameda County Hazardous Waste facilities cannot accept compressed gas cylinders other than propane, and only 5 gallons or less in volume.
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    REI (Fremont)
    43962 Fremont Blvd, Fremont • (510) 651-1305
    Sells refillable 1lb propane bottles.
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Reuse
    U-Haul Fremont (Grimmer)
    44511 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont • (510) 656-2200
    Sells empty or full cylinders and refills cylinders, including reusable 1 lb cylinders
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Reuse
    • Repair
    • Recycle
    Linde/Praxair Welding Gas & Equipment Center
    2615 Alvarado St, San Leandro • 510-878-7885
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Reuse
    Fast Gas and Propane
    13700 Catalina St, San Leandro • (510) 483-9155
    Refills cylinders only.
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Recycle
    Airgas Store (Dublin)
    6849 Dublin Blvd, Dublin • (925) 828-2071
    Call for details.
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Safe Disposal
    City of Palo Alto Household Hazardous Waste Station Program
    2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto • (650) 496-5910
    Only 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per visit. Must be a Palo Alto resident, proof of residency is required.
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Home Depot
    1781 E. Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto • (650) 462-6800
    Propane refills
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    U-Haul Dublin
    6265 Scarlett Ct, Dublin • (925) 829-9610
    Sells empty or full cylinders and refills cylinders, including reusable 1 lb cylinders
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Recycle
    Airgas Store (San Leandro)
    1592 Doolittle Dr, San Leandro • (510) 297-5939
    Call for details.
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Repair
    ALCO Iron & Metal (San Leandro)
    2140 Davis Street, San Leandro • (510) 562-1107
    Call for details regarding valves off, empty, holes drilled, etc. Designated spot for empty cylinders.
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Landfill
    Pleasanton Transfer Station
    3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton • (925) 846-2042
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Recycle
    Airgas Store (San Carlos)
    820 Industrial Rd, San Carlos • (650) 593-9353
    unusual shapes & sizes
    Pick-up for a Fee
    • Reuse
    Home Depot
    2750 Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon • (925) 838-0194
    Propane refills
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Chevron Oakland (Hegenberger)
    451 Hegenberger, Oakland • (510) 633-0685
    Refills empty cylinders, including reusable 1 lb cylinders
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Recycle
    Airgas Store (Oakland)
    555 Julie Ann Way, Oakland • (510) 632-9464
    Call for details.
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Reuse
    U-Haul Refill Station Locator
    5330 International Blvd, Oakland • (510) 532-1221
    Location finder for propane refills. Fee for refill
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Reuse
    • Recycle
    Laurel Ace Hardware
    4024 MacArthur Ave., Oakland • (510) 530-1966
    Propane exchange or refill.
    Drop-off for a Fee

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