Pressurized tanks

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Can I recycle Pressurized tanks?

Pressurized tanks including aerosol cans, propane tanks, butane canisters, and oxygen or helium tanks should never be added to any garbage or recycling pick-up due to the risk of explosion. Not only is the possibility of combustion likely if a tank gets compacted or crushed while transported, these tanks or canisters often contain highly flammable materials.

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Pressurized tanks including aerosol cans, propane tanks, butane canisters, and oxygen or helium tanks should never be added to any garbage or recycling pick-up due to the risk of explosion. Not only is the possibility of combustion likely if a tank gets compacted or crushed while transported, these tanks or canisters often contain highly flammable materials.

Pressurized propane and helium tanks.

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