Re: [Paddlewise] looking for a stove that can simmer

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com>


> > Disposal
> > of the empty propane bottles is a pain, though.
>
>> I still don't think that's right, but it's what I'm doing.  Jackie...
> what are you having to do?  Just curious.
>

I spoke w/ my local camping store in Portland Maine about the recycling of
butane/propane canisters. The answer from them was drain them fully and then
punch a hole in the side w/ a claw hammer or a screwdriver, drill etc. to
visibly show they are empty. Please do make sure you fully empty them before
puncturing them. Then they are readily accepted by any recycling facility.

Here in New England we are fortunate in that there is a fairly well
established recycling system. Here in Maine we have the big dumpsters w/
bins for paper, cardboard, plastics and metals next to our big supermarkets
and town and or public works offices. I am not sure what the standards are
for rest of the country as far as establised recycling practices go, but
once perforated the canisters are ok to dump in the recycle bins.

regards: Michael
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