RESIDENTS:

Propane tanks with VALVES INTACT ONLY are accepted from residents free of charge at the Hanalei, Kapaa, Lihue, and Hanapepe Refuse Transfer Stations. Tanks sized from 16 oz. up to 10 gallons (40 pounds) are accepted for recycling. Tanks exceeding 10 gallons (40 pounds) are not accepted at the Refuse Transfer Stations.  

Large tanks exceeding 10 gallons are accepted at:

• Puhi Metals with a $40 fee for valve removal and disposal. Call 245-6919 for location and hours of operation.
• Airgas with a $50 fee for valve removal and disposal. If you purchase a new tank at Airgas, the fee is waived. Call 245-6766 for location and hours of operation.

Residentially generated tanks without valves should be taken to the Puhi Metals Recycling Facility.  Note that valve removal should only be done be licensed professionals.

BUSINESSES:

Commercial haulers are required to dispose of tanks at the Puhi Metals Recycling Facility. Propane Tanks of all sizes are accepted for a fee beginning May, 15 2017 at the Puhi Metals Facility if  the valve has been removed so that it can be visually determined that there are absolutely no fluids contained within the cylinder. Note - do not attempt to remove valves yourself. Valve removal should be conducted by trained professionals only. Puhi Metals will accept tanks with valves for a fee.  

 Airgas with a $50 fee for valve removal and disposal. If you purchase a new tank at Airgas, the fee is waived

Home Depot (632-2740) will take your old 5 gallon tank free of charge with the purchase of a new tank.  They will take any condition tank. Call for details.