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Minneapolis disposal guide

How to dispose of a propane tank in Minneapolis, MN

20-lb BBQ tanks have a free exchange path at most hardware stores + gas stations (Blue Rhino, AmeriGas) — bring in an empty, swap for a full at the propane price. 1-lb camp cylinders + corroded tanks go to HHW. Never trash a tank that may still contain pressure.

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Minneapolis basics

County
Hennepin County
Primary ZIPs
55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406…
Curbside schedule
Color-coded weekly pickup. Garbage every week, recycling every other week on your Green or Blue week, organics weekly (opt-in). Find your day at minneapolismn.gov.
Bulk pickup
One free bulk-pickup appointment per year for City of Minneapolis garbage customers. Schedule at minneapolismn.gov or call 612-673-2917. Additional pickups cost $30 per item.

Where to dispose of a propane tank near Minneapolis

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    Tank exchange (20-lb BBQ tanks)

    Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, Cub Foods, and most gas stations operate exchange cages. Bring an empty or low tank, pay the propane price, swap for a full. The exchange handles dispositioning of corroded or out-of-date tanks.

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    Hennepin or Ramsey County HHW

    1-lb green Coleman cylinders + corroded BBQ tanks both accepted at county HHW. Never trash camping cylinders — US DOT prohibits re-filling them, and any residual gas can cause a truck fire.

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    Refillable 1-lb tanks

    Newer 1-lb cylinders ARE re-fillable (Flame King, Manchester). Look for the green threaded valve and a DOT marking. Refill at a propane dealer (~$1) instead of disposing.

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