Recycle or Store

IMPORTANT NOTE: Balloonee is a non-refillable tank. Please do not refill it with any substance. Read all tank warnings for more information.

How to Safely Recycle or Dispose of Your Empty Tank

Follow these easy steps to safely recycle or dispose of your empty tank

1. Wear safety gloves and eye protection. Keep a flat-head screwdriver, wrench, and hammer ready. Only attempt disposal of the Balloonee tank when it is empty.

2. Take the tank to a well-ventilated area. Fully open the valve handle by turning it counter-clockwise. Press and hold down on the tilt-nozzle (see photo 2) until the tank is empty. Listen and feel for pressure discharging from the tilt-nozzle. The tank is empty when no sound is heard or pressure is felt.

3. Unscrew and remove the tilt-nozzle (see photo 3) either by hand or with the help of a ¾-inch wrench.

4. Place the tip of a flat-headed screwdriver on the side serration of the rupture disc located on the shoulder of the tank (see photo 4).

5. With a hammer or mallet, LIGHTLY tap the handle of the screwdriver to pierce the rupture disc open (see photo 5).

6. Carefully, completely open the rupture disc. With a permanent magic marker, draw a large circle around the open rupture disc and write the word “EMPTY” on the tank (see photo 6). Once the rupture disc is open, place it with curbside recycling pickup.

To see if recycling options are available in your area contact your local Solid Waste Authority directly.

Get disposal instructions specific to your location

Select your state and county to find your local solid waste authority.

Storing Balloonee Tanks for Later Use

Our Standard, Jumbo, and Mega helium tanks can be safely stored for future use. Before storing, make sure the green valve is tightly closed to prevent any helium leakage. For best performance, we recommend using the remaining helium within one year from the first use.