How can I dispose of a gas tank?

The City does not collect propane tanks. Please return them to the store where they were purchased (e.g., Ace, Lowe’s, or Home Depot). Propane tanks are also accepted at the following Orange County facilities:

Porter Transfer Station (up to 20 lbs.)
1326 Good Homes Road
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 836-6601
House may vary; please call ahead.

Orange County Landfill (up to 100 lbs.)
5901 Young Pine Road
Orlando, FL 32829
(407) 836-6601
Hours may vary; please call ahead.

The City does collect empty helium tanks. Please break off the valve to indicate that it is empty. Set it out on your large item collection day.

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1. What are my collection days?
2. I need a trash can and/or recycling cart. Mine is damaged or missing.
3. How can I dispose of a large item (e.g., furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpeting)?
4. How can I dispose of an electrical appliance (e.g., TVs, computers, dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators)?
5. Does the City collect hazardous waste (e.g., paint, cooking oil, motor oil, antifreeze, household cleaning products, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides)?
6. I just moved in and have many cardboard boxes. How can I dispose of them?
7. How can I dispose of tires?
8. Why wasn’t my trash picked up? My neighbor’s was.
9. My trash is always picked up in the morning, but it is well into the afternoon and the truck hasn’t come yet. Was I missed?
10. How can I dispose of a gas tank?
11. My plastic item has the recycling symbol on it. Does that mean it’s recyclable?
12. How can I dispose of my Christmas tree?
13. Can I burn my garbage?