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CO2 and nitrous oxide cartridges

How to safely dispose of CO2 cartridges

Use extra caution

Be careful when handling and preparing this item for disposal. Follow the instructions below for proper disposal.

CO2 cartridges

Nitrous oxide cartridges

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of cartridges.

Household hazardous waste drop-off location

  • Take to a household hazardous waste drop-off location

Safely dispose of CO2 and nitrous oxide cartridges for free at a household hazardous waste drop-off location (designated fire hall).


City Eco Centre

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Safely dispose of CO2 and nitrous oxide cartridges for free at a City Eco Centre – if you bring with other garbage, charges will apply.

Special instructions

  • Do not puncture or crush these cartridges.
  • Never put these cartridges into any of your blue, black or green carts. It is a major safety hazard for your driver and staff at the processing facilities.

Map of household hazardous waste drop-off locations

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