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Department of Solid Waste Management

Oxygen Tanks / Other Cylinders


Oxygen tanks should be disposed of through the company that provided them whenever possible. Follow any instructions they provide, in general you should 1) empty the tanks and 2) open the valve to allow all oxygen to drain. You may also need to remove the valve/regulator.

Contact your local scrap metal yard to check if they're willing to accept these tanks. You may also reach out to the following businesses which may accept oxygen tanks or other cylinders (acetylene, etc.):

Oxygen Supply Co. - Toms River (732) 281-2990
Industrial Welding Supply -Lakewood (732) 367-7100
Atlas Welding Supply Co. - Lakewood (732) 363-1148
TriState Recycling - Beachwood - (732) 286-6358

Scuba tanks should be returned to the dive shop, tank supplier, or place of purchase whenever possible.

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