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Refrigerant Cylinder Disposal Services

South Africa's solution to the disposable cylinder problem

What is Drop-A-Dispo?

Drop-A-Dispo is South Africa’s solution to the disposable cylinder problem. It is an innovative recycling program that provides HVACR contractors with a free, easy, and environmentally responsible way to recycle used disposable refrigerant cylinders.

Disposable refrigerant cylinders contain synthetic greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment when released to atmosphere. As a leader in lifecycle refrigerant management, A-Gas is dedicated to capturing refrigerants gases for future re-use or safe destruction, preventing harmful release into the atmosphere.

Every gram counts.

How will A-Gas recycle your disposable refrigerant gas cylinders?

A-Gas will safely recover any residual gas in the disposable cylinder and manage it responsibly.

The empty gas cylinders will be sent for appropriate recycling of scrap metal.

Any cardboard boxes will be sent for appropriate recycling.

Make Sure To Follow The Below Requirements Before Dropping Off Your Dispo

  • Do not vent before placing cylinders in bag

  • Only place non-flammable gases in bag

  • Place cylinders carefully in bag

  • Cylinders must be placed upright

  • Cylinders must have valve guards

  • Cylinder valves must be closed

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Drop-Off Spots Are Available Nation Wide!

HVAC professionals can drop off their used disposable cylinders at their nearest Metraclark branch.

What is the cost of participating in the recycling program?

There is NO COST to participate in the disposable refrigerant cylinder recycling program.

HVAC-R Professionals: Simply drop off your used disposable refrigerant cylinders at any Drop-A-Dispo drop-off locations near you. There is no sign-up process or costs to have your used disposable refrigerant cylinders recycled and responsibly managed. 

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