Propane tanks disposal in Vermont
What Vermont says to do with propane tanks, read off Vermont DEC's own page on 2026-08-19.
Vermont DEC lists propane cylinders as household hazardous waste — dispose of them at an HHW facility or event instead of tossing them in the trash; solid waste management entities are required to provide collection events or facilities to residents. Read from Vermont DEC · 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).
Dispose of household hazardous waste at an HHW facility or event instead of dumping it down the drain or tossing it in the trash, and never mix products — mixing can cause explosive or poisonous chemical reactions (Vermont DEC).
Where to take it
Your county program is listed in Vermont DEC's county program directory.
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.