Disposing of full 1 lb. gas canisters

[Three Muses Glass]

I have a little less than a case of 1 pound propane canisters and a few of Mapp. They are full and never used but I don't want them around any longer. Any ideas what to do with them or where to take them to be disposed of?
Thanks for any ideas!

[Kevan]

In NJ? Just toss them in the salt marsh.\\:D/


No, I'm joking. My father was from Hoboken and I have family in the Hackensack area. I like NJ.

Here where we live, the dump has a hazardous waste area where they take stuff like this and dispose of it properly. We also have a Habitat for Humaity building recycling store where people donate stuff that you can use to fix up your house. Plumbers need those.

Or call a plumber and see if he wants them, maybe?

[Three Muses Glass]

The Habitat for Humanity store sounds nice. All we have is 'architectural salvage' places. I'll see if DH knows a plumber. Thanks for the idea!

[Kevan]

You are welcome.

Also, lots of newspapers let you put ads in for free stuff you are giving away for free.

[MikeAurelius]

Any other beadmakers/HotHead users in your area?

[Three Muses Glass]

Not that I'm aware of Mike. I thought of that one. I wish there was! Much rather give them to a lampworker instead of a plumber!

[beadysam]

Offer them on Freecycle! www.freecycle.org
Sam xxx

[mioio]

Or Craigslist, they have a section for free items.
http://www.craigslist.org/
This page is the San Francisco area, but there's probably a city near you in the list at right side of the page.

HTH, :) Mio

[e. mort]

The propane tanks are the same size used in camp stoves. Do you know of any boy scout troops in the area? They would love to have them I am sure.

Eric

[Three Muses Glass]

These are all really excellent ideas. Thank you! I think the problem is solved. Husband says he uses them all the time at work. Who knew? I'll be checking out those links for a few other things I've got hanging around here!

[Kaye]

if some of them are "new" propane, like you use for camping, I would save them if your a camper for your coleman lantern or stove.

you said you had mapp and propane...propane are good for anyone who camps.

[Three Muses Glass]

No, I'm not a camper especially when the mosquito is the state bird.:lol: