Kiwi Posted June 9, 2004 Author Posted June 9, 2004 A lot of talk about refilling, and I'm aware that it's most likely not possible. However, I thought maybe the canister was recyclable. I'm not on an environmental crusade or anything. I was just puzzled after I used up my very FIRST canister. I had absolutely NO IDEA what I was supposed to do with it. I wasn't sure if there was a procedure or anything. Seemed logical that the canisters would be recyclable--I didn't have reason to think otherwise. And for those who suggested white gas stoves, I'd be in the same situation as I am now if I bought a white gas stove. I'd be equally puzzled with what to do with an empty white gas canister. That's why I made this topic in the Newbie forum. Quote
jja Posted June 9, 2004 Posted June 9, 2004 And for those who suggested white gas stoves, I'd be in the same situation as I am now if I bought a white gas stove. I'd be equally puzzled with what to do with an empty white gas canister. That's why I made this topic in the Newbie forum. .. umh, not quite. the point with white gas cannisters is that they are reusable. you don't throw them out, you just fill them with more white gas. unless of course you mean what to do with the container the white gas comes in from the store. (just make sure it's empty and handle as normal, recycle, trash, whatever). Quote
Kiwi Posted June 9, 2004 Author Posted June 9, 2004 .. umh, not quite. the point with white gas cannisters is that they are reusable. you don't throw them out, you just fill them with more white gas.That's what I'd assume. But again, I've never owned a camping stove before. So all this is foreign to me. Quote
NCNate Posted June 15, 2004 Posted June 15, 2004 The white gas cans should be recyclable after they are aired out, which doesn't take long. Probably the same with the canisters but I'd give the local office (whoever handles recycling) a call and check with them. You might have to talk to a couple of people before they understand your situation but its worth a shot. -Nate Quote
randygoat Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 crushing them on your forehead like a beer can would be a good party trick Crushing them on someone elses forehead is another fun party trick Quote
b-rock Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 (edited) Called the other day, Portland Metro will accept isobutane canisters at their dropoff station (on in N Portland, may be others). No curb pickup though (not even empties). I assume Seattle has something similar. Edited June 22, 2004 by b-rock Quote
marylou Posted August 12, 2004 Posted August 12, 2004 Burn all the fuel out of them, puncture, throw in the recycle. No one's going to tell you that officially because they don't want to get sued if you screw up, but that's the way to do it, perfectly acceptable to the recycling peeps. Quote
Alex Posted August 12, 2004 Posted August 12, 2004 REI has some information on a Seattle-area local company that is recycling these now. Quote
kioti Posted August 19, 2004 Posted August 19, 2004 Put the canister under your pillow... the canister fairy will be in shortly. Response to a previous comment about how they can refill home propane tanks. Those are heavier built. The canisters are built with weight in mind. If they were to over build them to prevent bends and dings from exploding when they are repressurized, they would be much heavier. That is not a good thing. Quote
telemike Posted August 19, 2004 Posted August 19, 2004 here's an idea! How about asking these questions before you buy? You may have bought the wrong type of stove. Your question tells me two things: you didn't ask the right questions, and you got shitty help. Let me guess, REI? do some frickin' research Quote
chucK Posted August 19, 2004 Posted August 19, 2004 Burn all the fuel out of them, puncture, throw in the recycle. No one's going to tell you that officially because they don't want to get sued if you screw up, but that's the way to do it, perfectly acceptable to the recycling peeps. Anybody not worried about being sued (and who also is still alive and has not been burned really badly) wanna post on your methods for puncturing these babies? Quote
Alpinfox Posted August 19, 2004 Posted August 19, 2004 Getcherself a hammer and a nail. Pick up canister. Shake it. It's probably empty. You hear something shaking around in there? Well, don't worry about it, it's probably empty. I personally like to do my cannister puncturing in a cozy comfortable place like in front of my roaring fireplace with my piles of gasoline soaked rags nearby (I use them to get the fireplace goin'). Put nail against cannister. Wack with hammer. See ya in court! Quote
Dru Posted August 19, 2004 Posted August 19, 2004 i crush them against forehead like beercan make head feel good make brain feel smart Quote
iain Posted August 19, 2004 Posted August 19, 2004 maybe you could stick them under water in a sink when you puncture them. There's always the rifle range. Quote
SublimeSalamander Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 1. poke hole 2. crush 3. recycle Quote
specialed Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 Shoot it and watch it blow up; or Place in campfire, run like hell, watch it blow up Quote
Kiwi Posted October 5, 2004 Author Posted October 5, 2004 here's an idea! How about asking these questions before you buy? You may have bought the wrong type of stove. Your question tells me two things: you didn't ask the right questions, and you got shitty help. Let me guess, REI? do some frickin' research Just didn't really occur to me to ask. I'm usually very thorough in my research. And why all the hate? Hahaha. Quote
Dechristo Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 Ahh likes ta save up a bunch, mebbee tin ubbem, suck em dry with malt licker chasers then go holy rollin'. The scent makes me irresistable to the wimmen folk, too. Quote
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