Disposable Propane Cylinders

• 1). Connect the propane cylinder to an outdoor propane appliance, such as a propane grill. Do not connect or use the propane cylinder indoors. Do this away from open flames or other source that could ignite the gas.
  
  
• 2). Turn on the gas nozzle for your propane appliance and light the burners.
  
  
• 3). Operate the appliance and allow it to use any remaining propane in the propane cylinder. Do not leave the appliance unattended.
  
  
• 4). Shut off the gas nozzle for the propane appliance when the flame fully extinguishes.
  
  
• 5). Disconnect the empty propane cylinder from the appliance.
  
  
• 6). Discard the empty propane cylinder in a trash receptacle outdoors.
  
  

Refillable Propane Cylinders

• 1). Take your empty propane cylinder to a propane filling station in your region. Licensed professionals can refill empty propane cylinders or dispose of them properly for you. Locate a local propane filling station.
  
  
• 2). Trade your empty propane cylinder in for a full propane cylinder at a local retailer that offers a propane tank exchange program. Several large retailers offer propane tank exchange programs.
  
  
• 3). Contact your local household hazardous waste facility. The household hazardous waste facility is a government-sponsored facility that can help you dispose of empty propane cylinders. Locate the household hazardous waste facility in your area.