How to Get Rid of a Propane Container

Propane often comes in a metal container or tank. The fuel can be used for many purposes, such as providing power to your outdoor gas grill. Once you empty the container of its fuel, you should not throw it into the trash. The propane container can be a hazardous material and must be handled by a disposer who has the qualifications to get rid of it for you. You may have to call around a bit, but all areas have somewhere that you can take your empty propane container for disposal.

Instructions

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  Do not attempt to remove the valve from the propane container. Only a service professional should remove the valve; doing so can be dangerous.
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  Use up all the gas within the propane container if possible. This makes the disposal process safer.
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  Talk to your propane suppliers. Sometimes suppliers will dispose of empty containers for you.
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  Contact a scrap metal yard if your propane container is empty. Some yards can dispose of propane containers.
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  Use online sites like Earth 911.com to locate more places in your area that might accept your propane container. Type "propane tank" and your zip code in the search boxes.

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