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Gas bottles

How to dispose of gas bottles safely.

A gas bottle.

Do not dispose of gas bottles at home.

Check the name of the gas type on the bottle (for example, Calor). You can then return it to a local dealer of that gas type. For Calor bottles, see the Calor website for more information as you may be entitled to a percentage of the refill agreement charge.

  • Which RC accept this waste

    All our recycling centres will accept gas bottles up to 15kg in size, excluding our mobile sites in Selsey and The Witterings.

  • Which RC container

    Ask staff at the centre who will ensure safe disposal.

  • Safety information

    Gas bottles cannot be placed in your recycling bin at home as they are explosive.

  • Further information

    Gas bottles taken to your local RC will be returned to the issuing company and refilled for further use.

  • You could also...

    • return the bottle to the place you purchased it.
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