How to Recycle a Jetboil Canister

Jetboil canisters can be recycled with everyday metal products.

Though many portable fuel canisters are sealed and recycling therefore is not an option, Jetboil fuel canisters are designed to be recycled with everyday metals. Recycling the Jetboil canisters reduces waste and creates a more efficient use of the metal product. Recycling fuel canisters can be problematic because the containers are under pressure with gas. As such, the process requires an extra step to relieve the pressure before the canisters can be melted down and recycled.

Things You'll Need

• CrunchIt tool
• Heavy rock

Instructions

1. Place the round hole of the Jetboil CrunchIt tool over the round head of the canister. Apply pressure to ensure the hooks have a firm grab on the canister's head.

2. Apply hard pressure to the base of the tool until the spike punctures the canister. Hold the spike in place while the pressure slowly releases from the canister.

3. Remove the spike from the canister and place the tool in a safe area. Crush the canister with a heavy rock.

4. Place the canister in a metal recycling bin or deliver it to a recycling center.

Tips & Warnings

• Use as much of the gas as possible before puncturing the Jetboil canister.

• The CrunchIt tool is also effective for recycling other fuel canisters.

• Never puncture fuel canisters near an open flame. The gas inside can ignite and cause an explosion.

References

• Jetboil: Recycling Programs Prevent Outdoor Gear from Piling Up in Landfills
• "Backpacker" Magazine; How to Recycle Spent Fuel Canisters; February 2008

Resources

• Jetboil: CrunchIt