Explore Cylinder Recycling Programs
Our cylinder recycling program, which launches in 2025, is the first of its kind and serves as a model for an efficient, industry-led product stewardship program. As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation expands in the U.S., Cylinder Collective will represent the pressurized cylinder industry to plan and operate recycling programs in states that pass stewardship laws.
Here are the current programs being offered and the participating brands.
Programs
Connecticut
Coming October 1, 2025
Overview
Signed into law in May 2022, Public Act No. 22-27 was developed with legislators and municipalities to establish free, convenient and accessible statewide recycling of residential gas cylinders.
Products We Accept
Propane, under 20 pounds. Looking for 20 pound BBQ tank recycling? Please visit www.propane.com
Helium, small and large sizes
Isobutane Camping Cylinders, 4 oz, 8 oz, and 16 oz
Cylinder drop off is also available at Hammonasset State Park and Rocky Neck State Park for campers between May 31, 2025 - October 1, 2025.
Accepted products at these park locations are: 1 pound propane, butane, and isobutane cylinders. (No 20 pound BBQ tank, No Helium)
Participating Producers
Connecticut gas cylinder stewardship program as of 1/30/2025
Cascade Designs, Inc.
GSI Outdoors LLC
Ignik Outdoors
Jo Chef
Johnson Outdoors Inc.
Manchester Tank & Equipment Co.
Snow Peak USA
Sterno Group, LLC
The Coleman Company, Inc.
Unique Industries, Inc.
United Brands Inc.
Worthington Enterprises, Inc.
YSN Imports LLC dba Flame King
Registered Brands
Connecticut gas cylinder stewardship program as of 1/30/2025
Balloon Time
Bernzomatic
Coleman
Flame King
GSI Outdoors
Ignik Gas Growler
Jetboil
Jo Chef
MagTorch
Manchester Tank
MSR
Snow Peak
Sterno
Unique
Whip-It!
Worthington Pro Grade
Representation by the Cylinder Collective is open to all pressurized cylinder producers, manufacturers, and brands. If interested in joining the Cylinder Collective stewardship program in Connecticut, contact us at www.CylinderCollective.org/contact
Resources
2021 ANNUAL MEETING
Vermont
Coming Spring 2026
Overview
In June 2023, Vermont passed the nation's first Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) EPR law. Household hazardous waste consists of products that require special handling once consumers are done using them, such as cleaning fluids, varnish, paint removers, fuel additives, and gas cylinders. The Cylinder Collective is developing plans to support cylinder recycling in the state. Check back here for updates.