Omaha Recycling Guide
Camp-Stove Propane Tanks
Not Accepted, Alternative Options Available
Caution: Household Hazardous Waste
DO NOT place this item in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. DO NOT place this item in a garbage or waste cart.
This item is considered Household Hazardous Waste and requires special handling.
If you have a camp-stove canister with leftover contents inside, the best option is to use up the material for its intended purpose.
Contact the City's special waste facility, UnderTheSink, for options to safely dispose of camp-stove canisters. UnderTheSink accepts unwanted chemicals and special waste from households in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. More information and a list of items accepted at this facility can be found at:
Related Items: Camp-Stove Isobutane Canisters, Helium, Propane, & C02 Tanks
Where Else Could It Go?
Contact the retailer or supplier you purchased the canister from to find out if they have a take-back or exchange program.
If the canister is completely EMPTY and depressurized, some local scrap or metal recycling facilities will accept metal items. Look up a scrap metal recycling facility near you to find out what items they accept. Some scrap recyclers will pay for materials by weight, and in other instances, fees may apply depending on material type.
TIP: Always call ahead to confirm if your item can be accepted.
Did You Know
Camp stove canisters are specially pressurized, even when empty. If they are improperly disposed of, they have the potential to cause serious harm to workers and equipment, contamination, and fires.