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Propane gas cylinders are used to fuel items including gas grills, torches, and camping equipment such as stoves, lanterns, and heaters. Propane cylinders are either single-use or refillable.
Propane is flammable and explosive. Do not put a propane tank in the garbage.
An empty tank still contains a small amount of propane gas, and may explode in a garbage truck or when the garbage is processed. Propane tanks in garbage are a safety hazard to people and can damage equipment.
Most scrap metal yards will not accept intact propane tanks, even if they are empty.
Take unusable or unwanted propane tanks (single-use or refillable) to a propane marketer, pressurized gas retailer, or gas service company.
Propane disposal links:
| (EHD recommends contacting the Company prior to drop-off of Cylinder) | ||||
Company Name |
Address |
City |
Zip Code |
Phone |
AmeriGas |
4120 Broadway Blvd. SE |
Albuquerque |
87105 |
877-1010 |
R&L Enterprise |
14305 Central Ave NW (Exit 149 off I-40 (Paseo del Volcan), 1 mi west on N. Frontage Rd, located in RV park) |
Albuquerque |
87121 |
836-4772 |
For more information contact the Albuquerque Environmental Health Department at (505) 768-2738.