Where Do I Recycle a Grill Tank?

Written on: August 19, 2024

What to Do With Old Portable Propane Cylinders

Has your trusty propane grill tank seen better days? If you’ve noticed some rust or a few more dings and dents, it might be time to think about disposing of it and replacing it with a new tank.

If you refill your grill tank at one of our locations, we’ll let you know if we can no longer refill it due to damage or age—and we’ll be happy to safely dispose of your old tank for you. If you use our tank exchange, you never need to worry: We’ll always make sure the tank you receive is in good shape when you pick it up.

How to Recycle a Grill Tank

If for some reason, you can’t bring your old tank to us, it’s important that you dispose of it properly. While a propane grill tank is metal and looks a lot like a can, you’re not allowed to put it in with your other curbside recycling. That’s because if the cylinder is not completely empty of propane gas, it could explode when it is run through the various machinery at the recycling center. That could result in injuries to the workers, as well as a fire or other damage to the facility and its equipment. It is also why you can’t just put and old grill tank in your regular trash.

If you can’t bring your old portable propane cylinders to us or another propane dealer, consult your local public works department or household hazardous waste management office to ask where and how to dispose of old tanks. Those locations are the best place to dispose the small green camp stove canisters, too.

Refill or Exchange?

There’s a lot to love about the convenience of swap-and go tank exchange and the ease of not worrying about the age or condition of your tank. But many customers love the savings they get by refilling. When you own your propane grill tank and refill it, you can save money in a few ways.

First, you’ll save on the price of the propane. The difference can be up to $1.75 per gallon!

You also save because you’ll pay only for the propane you use. When you choose to refill your propane tank, you’re only buying the propane to fill the rest of your cylinder.

With propane grill tank exchange, you’re charged for all the propane in the cylinder—including the propane left in the tank when you take it to be exchanged. Because think about it: When you think your propane cylinder is starting to run low, your instinct is to take it in to exchange before you run out. So unless you run them until they’re completely empty, you could be wasting half a tank or more over the span of a few tanks.

We Make It Easy

Whether you need a cylinder refill or exchange, or you want to pick up an extra propane grill tank so you always have a spare, Pico is happy to help. Stop by our many convenient locations across Texas. Contact us for more information today.