Propane Cylinders/Tanks
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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.

Each propane tank is marked with the month and year it was made.  A tank that is less than 12 years old may be refilled.  A tank that is more than 12 years old must be recertified before it can be refilled.  A propane marketer, pressurized gas retailer, or gas service company can provide these services.  Look under “Gas-Propane” in the local telephone directory.

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.  A propane tank 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 (refillable or single use) to a location listed.  A fee may be charged.  Call for sizes of propane tanks accepted. 

For more detailed information about propane tanks, see Special Topic Propane Tanks.

Anoka County staff obtained information for this resource by researching various directories, along with telephone verification. It is not an endorsement of the businesses listed, nor does it imply that the businesses are in compliance with applicable laws. Any omissions or inaccuracies are unintentional. For additional listings, we recommend the local telephone directory. ALWAYS CALL FIRST TO VERIFY INFORMATION BECAUSE POLICIES FREQUENTLY CHANGE.
 
This resource is intended for households only. The information does not pertain to wastes from businesses or organizations.

 
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