In many cases, propane tanks cannot be disposed through the trash system, but you can call your local waste management company because sometimes you can put them in the trash if they’re empty. Also, if you bring an old tank to a place that sells them, they will often recycle it for you when you purchase a new one. If it’s not empty, bring it to a hazardous waste center. Ehow.com also suggests bringing an empty tank to a scrap yard but propane101.com counters that they often won’t take them because of residual gas. The best options seem to be bringing your empty tank to a supplier or calling a licensed propane company to take care of it for you.
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In many cases, propane tanks cannot be disposed through the trash system, but you can call your local waste management company because sometimes you can put them in the trash if they’re empty. Also, if you bring an old tank to a place that sells them, they will often recycle it for you when you purchase a new one. If it’s not empty, bring it to a hazardous waste center. Ehow.com also suggests bringing an empty tank to a scrap yard but propane101.com counters that they often won’t take them because of residual gas. The best options seem to be bringing your empty tank to a supplier or calling a licensed propane company to take care of it for you.