Propane tanks can be brought to Union County’s Household Special Waste events for recycling. These events are free of charge and are for residential use only; no tanks from businesses are accepted. Find out more.
Home Depot, Lowes, and other hardware stores or filling stations and other establishments will exchange propane tanks for refilling.
Following is a partial list of businesses in the area that will accept propane tanks for disposal or recycling.
Propane Tank Disposal
Propane Filling Station
27 Hazelwood Ave., Rahway
732-574-1215
27 Hazelwood Ave., Rahway
732-574-1215
Must buy a new tank or refill a tank
Synergy Gas
4700 S. Clinton Ave., South Plainfield
908-755-5100
4700 S. Clinton Ave., South Plainfield
908-755-5100
$10.00 drop-off fee
Taylor Rental Center of Berkeley Heights
284 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights
908-464-9111
284 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights
908-464-9111
$6.00 plus tax drop-off fee, free if buying a new tank
Safety Tips
- Keep the valve tightly closed and plugged with the “POL” left-handed thread plug.
- Store propane gas cylinders outdoors ONLY.
- Always keep cylinders upright and in a secure position when transporting.
- Keep the windows in your vehicle open when transporting cylinders