[RP TownTalk] coleman cylinders

[Dwight Holmes]

Well... The Md DOE document says to drain the remaining propane by
leaving the flame on til it goes out and then leaving the valve open
for an hour afterwards; and then removing the valve before recycling
the cylinder.

http://www.co.frederick.md.us/documents/Utilities%20&%20Solid%20Waste%20Management/Trash%20&%20Waste%20Management/Coleman%20Containers%20Fs%2012-05.pdf

I just got off my mental duff and called REI (where we buy the
cylinders); the less-than-exhilarating answer I got was that there's
no one in the area who recycles them, and that "most landfills" take
them "some of the time."

I'm copying our Acting Public Works Director, hoping for some direction!


On Jan 13, 2008 9:44 AM, David Michailof <drmsparks at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> The proper way to dispose of compressed gas cylinders
> is to puncture the empty container, then dispose of it
> in the regular waste stream, in this case metals
> recycling.
>
> Dave

On Jan 13, 2008 11:26 AM, Lou King <lking at knob.com> wrote:
>
>  And the proper/safe way to puncture a steel propane gas cylinder is??
>
>  I suggest that you call and give our EMTs a heads up and your address
> first.
>
>  Lou
>
>
>  David Michailof wrote:
>  The proper way to dispose of compressed gas cylinders
> is to puncture the empty container, then dispose of it
> in the regular waste stream, in this case metals
> recycling.
>
> Dave
>
> Say what you will about Sisyphus. He always had work.
>
>
>
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