How do I dispose of a used one pound bottle of propane?

[techs]

I was given a small grill that uses a one pound bottle of propane.
It works pretty good and the bottles are only about 2.50.
Do I get them refilled? If not then how do I dispose of them since they certainly still have some amount of propane left in them?

 

[jlee]

You don't use them until they run out?

 

[techs]

Originally posted by: CadetLee
You don't use them until they run out?

Yes, but they still have some propane in them. Plus if I have used one awhile I want to take a full one with me when I camp out. Also, it is very inconvenient to have one run out during cooking so I may replace one before its completely empty.

 

[AlienCraft]

is the question how to dispose of them legally or is there room for, say... drama?

 

[ballmode]

stick it in water, and light it then run watch for explosions

 

[WW]

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/faq/faqreturn.asp?question=45

 

[soydios]

Go to a secluded area with a fire pit. Make a really big fire. Drop the bottle in, and run until you are at least 100 feet away. Wear goggles to deal with any shrapnel (yes, shrapnel goes a really long way, the kill radius on a fragmentation hand grenade is like 65 feet, but a used propane bottle is much less powerful). Watch the show.

 

[techs]

Originally posted by: WW
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/faq/faqreturn.asp?question=45

Thanks!

 

[sswingle]

Get a rifle and shoot it to get it to blow up?

 

[GrammatonJP]

They'll probably pick it up for recycling if the valve is removed.. or propane is emptied

 

[JulesMaximus]

Flare and .300 Win Mag.

<--I don't actually recommend this.

 

[KLin]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Flare and .300 Win Mag.

<--I don't actually recommend this.

Like this?

 

[Eddieo]

Throw it in a non-dumping area. :Q

 

[Chunkee]

Originally posted by: KLin

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Flare and .300 Win Mag.

<--I don't actually recommend this.

Like this?

I weep for the future

 

[ebaycj]

Originally posted by: ScottSwingleComputers
Get a rifle and shoot it to get it to blow up?

A shotgun would work as well.

 

[KB]

Stupid kids, but he is a good shot.

 

[loic2003]

The simplest method would be to hide it where the sun don't shine, then look suspicious as you swagger through customs at the airport. They'll 'search' you and confiscate it. When they realise it's just an empty can, they'll realise the devious manouver you pulled on them, resulting in them having to dispose of it.

 

[freakflag]

Believe it or not, they don't explode when you throw them in a fire. They have a relief valve that just kinda spits a little flame. Less than spectacular, really.

 

[0roo0roo]

you can be an amateur mythbuster!
boom? or no boom?

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: Chunkee

Originally posted by: KLin

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Flare and .300 Win Mag.

<--I don't actually recommend this.

Like this?

I weep for the future

OOH THAT'S A PURDY EXIT WOUND.

DUH-HUH-HUH-HUH-HUH-HUH.