New Collection Program for 1-pound Propane Cylinders

Apr 24, 2025

By Mathew Channer

Ontario-based company Ryse Solutions is trialing a much-needed program to collect 1lb propane cylinders from marinas and recycle them.

Many boaters use 1lb propane cylinders for onboard cooking but there are limited resources available for correct disposal. When 1lb propane cylinders go into regular garbage they are not correctly de-gassed, creating hazardous waste and adding to landfill. When correctly processed, they can be safely de-gassed and recycled. Boaters can dispose of empty cylinders at participating marinas, where they will be stored until they are collected.

Ryse Solutions already runs a successful 1lb propane cylinder collection program with Ontario Parks called Orange Cycle and is seeking to replicate this for recreational boaters.

“We have service providers that collect the containers,” says Ryse Solutions Director of Operations Stephen Gluchowski. “We pay for transportation and collection, and we bring them to a location that processes them.”

The program is currently in a trial phase, with Ryse Solutions expecting to implement the full program in time for the 2026 boating season.

“Let’s keep these containers out of the garbage dumps and have them recycled.”

Ryse Solutions also operates collections for other hazardous items like lighting, oil filters and batteries. Learn more about their programs here.

Matthew Channer is Associate Editor of Canadian Boating.