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We’re here to simplify recycling.
Do you have empty or unwanted Balloon Time helium tanks lying around your home, garage, or workspace that you want to dispose of? Not sure where to recycle or dispose of your used helium tanks?
In collaboration with our processing partners, we accept Balloon Time helium tanks for recycling. Contact us to get started!
How to recycle with us
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Drop off at 732 Hicks Drive, Elburn, IL 60119
(convenience fees apply)
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Swing by one of our recycling events
(convenience fees apply)
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Become a partner
Balloon Time helium tank convenience fees
We accept cash and credit card.
- $10 per tank (HQ & Events)
Balloon Time helium recycling FAQs
Why recycle your empty Balloon Time helium tanks?
Helium tanks, like Balloon Time’s small pink cylinders, are made of durable steel and are pressurized, making them unsafe to dispose of in regular trash or recycling bins. Improper disposal can lead to environmental hazards or safety risks. Recycling these tanks ensures that the metal is recovered and reused, keeping valuable materials out of landfills and protecting the environment.
What happens to recycled helium tanks?
Once received, helium tanks are depressurized and safely processed to extract and recycle the steel. The tanks are crushed and melted down to create raw material for new steel products. Any residual gas is responsibly handled to ensure safety and environmental compliance. This process ensures the tanks are recycled in an eco-friendly and efficient manner.
What types of helium tanks do you recycle?
We accept the small pink disposable models of Balloon Time brand helium tanks.
