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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Big mistake

City of Abbotsford warns people not to put propane tanks in curbside bins

Oct 30, 2025 | 9:01 AM

ABBOTSFORD — It’s not rocket science for most people, but the City of Abbotsford has issued a reminder asking the community not to place propane tanks in curbside bins.

The city wrote in a social media post that two propane tanks were recently located in a compost cart and made it through an industrial shredder at Pacific Coast Renewables.

The city says the situation could have resulted in equipment damage and bodily harm.

As a friendly reminder, only green waste belongs in compost carts. Propane tanks, which constitute hazardous waste, must be taken to a recycling depot.

Residents who aren’t sure what goes where are invited to check the Waste Wizard website at abbotsford.ca/wastewizard

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“Thank you for helping keep our community and workers safe!” the city wrote.