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 Fall 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
Participating Producers
Connecticut gas cylinder stewardship program as of 7/8/2024
Cascade Designs, Inc.
Jo Chef
Johnson Outdoors Inc.
Manchester Tank & Equipment Co.
The Coleman Company, Inc.
Unique Industries, Inc.
Worthington Enterprises, Inc.
YSN Imports LLC dba Flame King
Registered Brands
Connecticut gas cylinder stewardship program as of 7/8/2024
Balloon Time
Bernzomatic
Coleman
Eureka!
Flame King
Jetboil
Jo Chef
MagTorch
Manchester Tank
MSR
Unique
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.