Propane Tank disposal in the Austin area
Sites that accept propane tanks
Austin Recycle and Reuse Center (household hazardous waste)
2514 Business Center Dr, Austin, TX 78744 (Austin, Travis County)What it takes: Household hazardous waste: aerosol cans, automotive fluids and oil filters, car and household batteries, cleaning products, cooking oil, fluorescent bulbs, mercury, paint and thinners, pesticides and herbicides, pool chemicals, propane cylinders
Who can use it: Free for Austin and Travis County residents (except tires); fees apply for non-residents. Businesses may not drop off hazardous waste.
Hours: By appointment only (schedule online or in the Austin Recycles app) Not yet verified — ask: 512-974-4343 · Austin Resource Recovery contact available times
Rules, fees & limits:
- Appointment required; appointments cannot be changed, only cancelled and rebooked.
- Up to 30 gallons of household hazardous waste free (per Travis County); containers no larger than 5 gallons, in original containers, not in trash bags.
- Free reuse store, ReBlend paint and mulch available.
Source: City of Austin – Recycle and Reuse Center (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)Round Rock Deepwood Recycling Center & HHW Drop-Off
310 Deepwood Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681 (Round Rock, Williamson County)What it takes: Rechargeable batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane and helium tanks
Who can use it: Round Rock residents (HHW free with driver's license + recent City of Round Rock water bill, or Fern Bluff/Brushy Creek MUD voucher; non-residents $60 per vehicle for HHW)
Hours: Recycling: Monday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Household hazardous waste: Tuesday–Saturday noon–4 p.m. Closed Sundays and City holidays
Rules, fees & limits:
- Free reuse of HHW products with signed waiver.
Source: City of Round Rock – Recycling Center (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)San Marcos Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
634 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666 (San Marcos, Hays County)What it takes: 1-lb propane/MAPP/butane cylinders; fire extinguishers (2 max)
Who can use it: San Marcos and Hays County residents only; household waste only (no businesses)
Hours: Friday noon–3:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–noon
Rules, fees & limits:
- 300 lb limit per vehicle per day.
Source: City of San Marcos – HHW Drop-Off (checked 2026-10-30)
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Listed only where both our verified facility record and the official page name this item. Not listed ≠ not accepted — call the site to confirm.
Official sources
- City of Austin – Recycle and Reuse Center
- City of Round Rock – Recycling Center
- City of San Marcos – HHW Drop-Off
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