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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Rogue River man gets prison for shooting at newspaper carriers ... Teenager sentenced to jail for freeway incidents ... Updated: Mayor Wheeler says he'll veto Patridge selection ... Rogue River man gets prison for shooting at newspaper carriers ... Teenager sentenced to jail for freeway incidents ... Updated: Mayor Wheeler says he'll veto Patridge selection ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: You can recycle those small propane tanks Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News The small propane gas containers used in camping stoves seem too nice to just throw in the trash. Is there anyplace that recycles these things? — Ralph W., Eagle Point They are nice, aren't they, Ralph? You could reuse them, we suppose. It could be a heck of an art project, something you could display in your home. Now, if that idea isn't to your liking — and we can't imagine why not — we do have a more practical answer for you. Based on a few calls we made, we came up with what we consider the best and easiest option for recycling those tanks in the area. If there were any we missed that provide similar ease of service, it was accidental. Allied Environmental Services, at 8266 13th St. in White City, will take the tanks for 50 cents a can, according to site officials. We found a few other spots around the area that would also take them, but you'd either need to cut the tanks in half somehow or remove the valves before you did it. For simple disposal, you can take it to the Ashland Recology Transfer station, located at 3000 Valley View Road — a bit of a drive from Eagle Point, but there it is. Propane tanks that are five gallons or greater in size cost $5.25 to dispose of. Recology officials say the smaller ones can be taken at no charge. Just make sure they're empty. Finally, Rogue Disposal will take the tanks on hazardous waste drop-off days, but they only happen once a year, and the next one isn't until May. —Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501