Propane tanks disposal in Ohio
What Ohio says to do with propane tanks, read off Ohio EPA's own page on 2026-08-19.
Ohio EPA says never recycle or dispose of a propane gas cylinder unless it is empty — a propane container can be recycled as metal scrap or disposed of only after a professional removes the valve and there is a hole that clearly shows it is empty. Read from Ohio EPA · 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).
Never recycle or dispose of aerosol cans or propane gas cylinders unless they are empty (Ohio EPA).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the Ohio EPA 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.