Waste cylinder disposal in complete safety  [ Return towards  Air Liquide Services  ]

Residual gases turn into waste if: The owner would like to get rid of gas cylinders with residual contents The cylinders do not comply with requirements of local regulations The cylinders represent a danger for the general public

At your service - with our disposal plant and equipment

If a gas cylinder is considered as waste, its proper disposal must be done in compliance with applicable laws. Above all, old, damaged or leaking gas cylinders or cylinders with unknown contents represent a considerable risk for human beings and the environment if they are not stored or handled at high safety standards. In such cases, know-how and technology of our experts are required.

• Air Liquide has developed special procedures and tools for opening defective and deformed cylinders.
• For gas cylinders with unknown contents that are not allowed to be transported in accordance with applicable laws, an individual online method of analysis is available with Air Liquide.
• Extremely corroded and leaking cylinders are transported to our recycling plants with special vehicles with extensive safety equipment.

Some Air Liquide sites are operating a residual gas recycling plant including required permissions for transport and disposal.

Numerous customers have taken benefit from our complete service package related to the disposal of pressure cylinders with dangerous residual gases.