Laughing gas canisters and dispensers are explosive and should not be disposed of at home. Take canisters and bottles up to 15kg in size to your local recycling centre (RC).
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Which RC container
Ask staff at the recycling centre, who will ensure safe disposal.
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Which RC accepts this waste
All our recycling centres accept laughing gas canisters and bottles.
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Safety information
Laughing gas canisters cannot be placed in your recycling or general waste bin at home as they are explosive.
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Further information
- Laughing gas canisters taken to your local RC will be taken to an external facility for recycling. The steel will be used to create new items.
- Laughing gas dispensers will be returned to the issuing company and refilled for further use.
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You could also...
If you are a business, you should return these canisters to the place you purchased it for recycling.
- Last updated:
- 1 November 2023