Welcome to RE:Source! Your online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the Bay Area. Although we do our best to stay up-to-date, information is constantly changing and we encourage you to call ahead to verify hours and availability.
Compressed Gas Cylinders - Single-use/Non-working
This item is hazardous and requires proper disposal.
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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1101 Embarcadero West, Oakland • (510) 444-3919Commercial quantity. Gas cylinders including air bottles, shock absorbers, propane, and other gas tanks, must be cut in half and valves removed. Acetylene cylinders are strictly prohibited.Buyback Pick-up -
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2700 Fifth Street, Alameda • (510) 214-0931Soda Stream canister exchange - all sizesDrop-off for a Fee -
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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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4024 MacArthur Ave., Oakland • (510) 530-1966Soda Stream canister exchange - all sizesDrop-off for a Fee -
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1224 Sixth St, Berkeley • (510) 524-9353unusual shapes & sizes. Not camping propane.Drop-off for a Fee -
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70 4th St., San Francisco • (415) 777-4400Empty campstove-size onlyFree Drop-off -
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627 Vallejo St, San Francisco • (415) 200-2215Empty campstove-size onlyFree Drop-off -
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345 9th St, San Francisco • (415) 200-2154Empty campstove-size onlyFree Drop-off -
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2254 Polk St., San Francisco • (415) 674-8913Empty campstove-size onlyFree Drop-off -
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2075 Market St., San Francisco • (415) 934-9010Soda Stream canister exchange - all sizesDrop-off for a Fee -
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2615 Alvarado St, San Leandro • 510-878-7885Empty. Call first.Drop-off for a Fee -
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501 Tunnel Ave., San Francisco • (415) 330-1405Limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per day of all household hazardous waste. San Francisco residents only. Address verification required. Open Thursday-Saturday only from 8am-4pm.Free Drop-off -
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501 Tunnel Ave, San Francisco • (415) 330-1405San Francisco Residents only.Free Pick-up -
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3545 California St., San Francisco • (415) 751-5767Soda Stream canister exchange - all sizesDrop-off for a Fee -
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956 Cole St., San Francisco • (415) 753-2653Empty campstove-size onlyFree 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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220 South Spruce Avenue, South San Francisco • (650) 588-2838Pick-up 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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7373 Village Pkwy, Dublin • (925) 837-2420Propane exchange. Soda Stream canister exchange - all sizesDrop-off for a Fee -
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820 Industrial Rd, San Carlos • (650) 593-9353unusual shapes & sizesPick-up for a Fee -
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3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton • (925) 846-2042Drop-off for a Fee -
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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 -
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2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto • (650) 496-5910Only 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per visit. Must be a Palo Alto resident, proof of residency is required.Free Drop-off -
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875 Alma Street, Palo Alto • (650) 327-7222Soda Stream canister exchange - all sizesDrop-off for a Fee -
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2550 Pittsburg-Antioch Hwy, Antioch • (925) 756-1990Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee
