Best ways to dispose of grill (best → last resort)
Hazardous-waste facilityThe propane tank ONLY
If it is a gas grill, DETACH the propane tank first and handle it separately — exchange it at a propane-tank swap cage, or take it to a household hazardous waste site. A propane tank NEVER goes with the grill, in the trash, or in recycling.
Drop-offBest for the metal body
The grill body is mostly steel — a scrap-metal recycler will take it (and may pay by weight) once the propane tank is removed.
Special/bulk pickupEverywhere
Your hauler’s bulky-item pickup will collect the grill body (tank removed). Cold, used charcoal and ash can go in the black trash cart once fully extinguished.
How to prepare it
Gas grill: disconnect and set aside the propane tank (handle it separately).
Make sure any charcoal or ash is completely cold — days after use — before handling.
Don't
Never put a propane tank in the trash, recycling, or with the grill — it can explode.
Do not put hot or warm ashes in any bin — they can start a fire.
Find a drop-off near you
Acceptance varies by city — always check your local program first.
Hazardous-waste facility (the propane tank only): If it is a gas grill, DETACH the propane tank first and handle it separately — exchange it at a propane-tank swap cage, or take it to a household hazardous waste site. A propane tank NEVER goes with the grill, in the trash, or in recycling.
Can you put a grill in the trash?
Not usually — use a drop-off or take-back program instead of the trash.
Where can I recycle a grill near me?
Search a drop-off with the Earth911 locator or "scrap metal recycling near me." Acceptance varies by city, so confirm with your local program.