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Compressed Gas Cylinders - Single-use/Non-working
Single-use compressed gas cylinders are commonly used for camp stoves, welding, filled with flammable propane or butane. Damaged or empty gas cylinders are hazardous waste and should never be put in the garbage or recycling. They could become punctured during the collection process and cause a fire or injury.
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 or have additional disposal suggestions. As possible, take it back to where you got it or have the supplier come pick it up. For situations other than common fuels, contact a hazardous waste pick-up hauler.
Bring home empty single-use gas containers from camping or tailgating for proper disposal. Consider switching to refillable camping gas 1lb cylinders. Go to RefuelYourFun.org for details and locations.
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2615 Alvarado St, San Leandro • 510-878-7885EmptyDrop-off for a Fee -
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4797 Imhoff Pl., Martinez • (800) 646-1431Propane only. Five gallons or less.Free Drop-off -
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5584 La Ribera Street, Livermore • (800) 606-6606The Alameda County Hazardous Waste facilities cannot accept compressed gas cylinders other than propane, and only 5 gallons or less in volume.Free Drop-off -
- Safe Disposal
41149 Boyce Rd., Fremont • (800) 606-6606The Alameda County Hazardous Waste facilities cannot accept compressed gas cylinders other than propane, and only 5 gallons or less in volume.Free Drop-off -
- Safe Disposal
2100 East 7th Street, Oakland • (800) 606-6606The Alameda County Hazardous Waste facilities cannot accept compressed gas cylinders other than propane, and only 5 gallons or less in volume.Free Drop-off -
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2091 West Winton Avenue, Hayward • (800) 606-6606The Alameda County Hazardous Waste facilities cannot accept compressed gas cylinders other than propane, and only 5 gallons or less in volume.Free Drop-off -
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1147 N 10th Street, San Jose • (408) 294-8778Pick-up for a Fee