Do you have hordes of empty fuel canisters taking up space in your garage or basement? Are you wondering how to responsibly dispose of them?
I recently came across this short but very useful article in the February edition of Backpacker Magazine. Check it out, it’s well worth the read. Thanks Backpacker.
I have a ton of those stupid things in my closet–I keep wondering if they’re going to blow up. I sure hope so.
Thanks for the tip.
No worries.
FYI, this page comes up first with a Google search for:
dispose empty MSR IsoPro
The link to backbacker.com is dead. I’m unsure if their site is permanently down. I did some additional searches on Google and found the cached version, which I’m pasting below:
Backpacker Magazine – February 2008
How to Recycle Spent Fuel Canisters
Different cities have different rules for recycling your used fuel canisters
by: The Backpacker Editors
Don’t let used fuel canisters accumulate in the garage, even if they do remind you of all your great trips. Recycle them. Most fuel canisters are steel and can be recycled along with your Dr. Pepper cans. Just burn off any residual fuel and puncture empty canisters before recycling. (We crush spent canisters with a large rock.) Coleman, which makes Powermax aluminum fuel canisters, includes a Green Key puncture tool with compatible stoves. In Boulder, Burlington, and other eco-conscious towns, you can just toss empty, punctured canisters into your recycle bin. In Seattle, canisters that are empty (and marked as such with a Sharpie or adhesive label) can be placed in curbside recycling bins–no puncture holes necessary. Call your local Public Works Department and ask about rules in your area.
Thanks tew. Link is working again.