Propane tanks disposal in New Hampshire
What New Hampshire says to do with propane tanks, read off New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services's own page on 2026-08-19.
New Hampshire DES says do not put propane tanks in the trash — swap a 20-pound tank through an AmeriGas or Blue Rhino exchange, or take tanks to your local transfer station or scrap metal recycling facility, which do not require them to be empty. Read from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services · checked 2026-08-19
Do not put propane tanks in the trash — solid waste equipment can rupture the cylinder and any spark can cause an explosion, and you should never attempt to de-valve your own propane tank (New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services).
Do not put propane tanks in the trash — solid waste equipment can rupture the cylinder and any spark can cause an explosion; never attempt to de-valve your own propane tank (NHDES).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services drop-off site finder.
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: How do you dispose of a propane tank? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.