Where should recovered refrigerant cylinders be returned after use?

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Recovered refrigerant cylinders must be handled by facilities authorized to process them. After use, they should be returned to a licensed recycler or reclaim facility. These centers are equipped to recover, test, and reclaim refrigerants, removing impurities and ensuring the gas is properly processed rather than vented. Sending cylinders to a household hazardous waste facility isn’t appropriate because those sites aren’t set up for refrigerant reclamation, and on-site disposal is not allowed under environmental regulations. The licensed recycler or reclaim facility is the proper, compliant pathway to responsibly manage used refrigerants.