Palmdale Leads California in Hazardous Waste Reduction by Promoting Reusable 1 Lb. Propane Cylinder

PALMDALE, CA - Californians have regularly used 1 lb. propane gas cylinders for outdoor grills, heaters and lighting. Now, Palmdale residents can save money by buying and refilling reusable 1 lb. propane cylinders in their area!

On Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Palmdale residents can pick up a free, reusable 1 lb. propane cylinder when they visit the Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (1200 W. City Ranch Rd., Palmdale, CA 93551) and sign the pledge to stop using single-use 1 lb. propane cylinders. The free reusable cylinders are limited to one per household, while supplies last. Participants must be Palmdale residents to qualify.

"Events like this one will help our residents make the switch from single-use to refillable propane cylinders, and that could make a world of difference to our future waste stream," said Palmdale Mayor Austin Bishop.

Californians use more than an estimated four million single-use cylinders each year. When purchasing a single-use 1 lb. propane cylinder, approximately 80% of the cost is for the package. Reusable cylinders can be refilled more than a hundred times and can last for more than 10 years. After the initial purchase of the cylinder, customers can simply pay for the gas refill when empty or take the empty cylinder back to the nearest exchange location to swap out the empty reusable cylinder for a filled reusable cylinder.

"This initiative aligns perfectly with our commitment to environmental sustainability," said Mayor Pro Tem Richard J. Loa. "By encouraging the use of reusable propane cylinders, we're not only reducing waste but also helping our residents save money in the long run. It's a win-win for Palmdale and all its citizens and residents."

Propane cylinders are designated by the State of California as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and are illegal to be thrown away in the trash. Propane cylinders must be taken to a designated drop-off facility or collection receptacle for recycling.

Single-use cylinders that are not taken to Palmdale's Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center and are disposed of improperly can cause harm to the environment. Reusable 1 lb. propane cylinders can be refilled repeatedly and properly recycled after years of use.

The City of Palmdale is promoting the award-winning ReFuel Your Fun Campaign, which encourages the use of reusable 1 lb. propane cylinders over the costly and wasteful single-use cylinders. The campaign also educates about proper collection and recycling of 1 lb. propane cylinders. For more information about the ReFuel Your Fun Campaign, recycling empty cylinders and to find more retailers offering reusables, visit www.RefuelYourFun.org/.

This program is funded by a grant from CalRecycle.

The City of Palmdale wants you to know that household hazardous waste should never be placed in your garbage. Instead, always take these items to the Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center to ensure they are properly disposed of. Please see the list of acceptable products that can be disposed or recycled at this facility.

California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) developed and administers the ReFuel Your Fun campaign. CPSC educates both the public and private sectors about Product Stewardship and partners with business, jurisdictions, waste and recycling companies, manufacturers and others to promote and encourage sustainable practices. For more information, please visit www.CalPSC.org.

Pictured top: Unwanted 1 lb. propane cylinders, which are designed to be used once and then disposed of properly. Pictured bottom: Reusable 1 lb. propane cylinders, which can be used over 100 times, have standard fittings and are designed to replace single-use cylinders.

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