How should lighter gas be sorted?

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Lighter gas should be sorted as:

Whole item

Hazardous waste / Farligt affald

About this item

Lighter gas containers should be handed in as hazardous waste because they are flammable and pressurised, even when nearly empty. Do not puncture, heat or place them in metal or plastic recycling.

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