Propane and butane tanks

Disposal for households

Accepted at hazardous waste collection sites

All containers must be 8 gallons or less.
Total waste limit: 50 gallons per trip

Small gas canisters, such as camping canisters, can go in the garbage if they are empty. Tanks larger than eight gallons in size are not accepted without prior approval.
Recycling and disposal 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
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 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
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 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.
Closed Nov 27-28 and Dec 25-26, 2021.