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Helium tanks

How to safely dispose of helium tanks

Use extra caution

Be careful when handling and preparing this item for disposal. Read the special instructions below for details.

Helium tanks

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of helium tanks.

Household hazardous waste drop-off location

  • Take to a household hazardous waste drop-off location

Safely dispose of helium tanks 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 helium tanks for free at a City Eco Centre – if you bring with other garbage, charges will apply.

Special instructions

  • Do not puncture or crush helium tanks.
  • Never put helium tanks 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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