Pro-Proper Disposal of Empty Non-Refillable Cylinders
procedure proper disposal empty non refillable cylinders modified Thu Oct 13 2022 09:47:57 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
University of Louisville
OFFICIAL
UNIVERSITY
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE NAME
Proper Disposal of Empty Non-Refillable Cylinders
EFFECTIVE DATE
PROCEDURE APPLICABILITY
This procedure applies to University Employees (administrators, faculty, and staff).
PROCEDURE STATEMENT
To properly dispose of empty non-refillable cylinders (such as propane, butane, MAPP gas, and calibration gases):
Step 1 – Put on safety glasses or goggles before you begin.
Step 2 – Attach hand torch to cylinder. Depress ignitor to verify cylinder is empty.
Step 3 – Using tire core tool, remove fill port stem.
Step 4 – Deface product label. Mark as “EMPTY”.
Step 5 – Discard cylinder into regular trash can.
This procedure should not be used on any partially-used cylinders or aerosol cans. Additionally, this procedure cannot be used on empty cylinders of poisonous gas, pyrophoric gas, or ammonia. All of these cylinders, as well as partially-filled aerosol cans, must be turned in to DEHS for chemical waste disposal. All refillable-type cylinders should be returned to supplier.
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
Senior Associate Vice President for Operations
RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
Environmental Health & Safety
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-6670
dehsubm@louisville.edu
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