Re: [greenyes] Recycle Site for Used Propane Tanks

[Helen Spiegelman <hspie@no.address>]

Well now, isn't this a perfect candidate for EPR -- extended producer 
responsibility?

Why should local and state agencies have to be responsible for figuring out 
what to do with these products -- let alone providing the solution?

If the companies that market these propane tanks were required to charge a 
deposit and issue a refund for tanks that are returned to an authorized 
agent (of the Brand-owner's choice) then they could be discharged safely 
and handled appropriately by someone who knows what they're doing.

H.

If we keep picking up after the Throw-Away Society, it will never learn how 
to pick up after itself.



At 11:14 AM 6/29/2004, O'Shaughnessy, Trevor wrote:
> The containers are made of metal,
> and can be recycled by metal processor, however, in order to make this
> option possible the containers need to be cut in half or punctured in some
> way.  At this time none of the sites have the capabilities of doing this.
>
>         I have heard about equipment for recycling aerosol cans that
> curbside programs are using.  Are their particular vendors or service
> providers within the state providing this service?  Can a state facility
> participate in a local program or would they be considered a commercial
> generator?
>
>         I know, what ever the solution, several other locations would be
> interested in learning about proper recycling opportunities for this
> material.