Propane Tanks
- DON’T put these canisters in curbside recycling
- DON’T puncture these canisters, even if empty
- DO refill or exchange old tanks when you need more propane
- DO consider recycling your tank at a drop-off location, if it can no longer be reused.
About These Items
These liquid propane tanks are often used for backyard grills. They can not be recycled through the city’s curbside recycling program or taken to any city drop-off center. Even if you empty and puncture the canisters, they will not be accepted.
Most places that sell these tanks (such as Home Depot or Lowes) will let you exchange an empty tank for a full one. You can also refill these tanks at various locations (including some U-Haul locations).
You can not take these tanks to PRC Household chemical collection events as they only accept the small propane canisters.
Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center will accept these tanks at no charge. This recycling center is an hour outside Pittsburgh and offers recycling options for a number of hard-to-recycle items. Their hours are very limited and you must drop off when they are open.
Do you know somewhere else in Pittsburgh that will take these tanks? Let us know!
Exchange your empty tank for a full one.
Help your tank get reused by taking it in when you go to purchase more propane. Most places that sell these tanks (such as Home Depot or Lowes) will let you exchange an empty tank for a full one.
These tanks are refillable.
Instead of buying a new tank of propane, you can refill your old tank. A number of local U-Haul locations will refill (or exchange) your tank for you.
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