Propane and butane tanks

Disposal for households

Accepted at hazardous waste collection sites

All containers must be 8 gallons or less.
Propane tanks larger than 8 gallons can be returned to the manufacturer or to a Blue Rhino location.
Total waste limit at hazardous waste collection sites: 50 gallons per trip

Small gas canisters, such as camping canisters, can go in the garbage if they are empty. Empty or partially filled tanks, 8 gallons or less, can be taken to a hazardous waste facility.
Transfer stations do not accept propane tanks of any size.

Hazardous Waste Disposal Locations

North Seattle

Sunday – Tuesday

Directions

12550 Stone Ave N Seattle, WA 98133
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed on July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
South Seattle

Thursday – Saturday

Directions

8100 2nd Ave S Seattle, WA 98108
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Located next to the transfer station.
Closed on July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Factoria

Tuesday – Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Directions

13800 SE 32nd St. Bellevue, WA 98005
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Tues-Fri), 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sat-Sun)

The Factoria facility is located at the transfer station. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
Auburn

Saturday – Sunday

Directions

1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn, WA 98001
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Auburn Wastemobile location is open on weekends, year-round. Marine Flares are not accepted at this location.
Located near the loading dock of Nordstrom Rack. In 2022, this location is closed Nov. 26-27, Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31. Also closed Jan. 1, 2023.