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Propane in Alameda

10 propane locations in Alameda, CA.

Of the 10 propane locations listed in Alameda, 10 offer tank exchange.

Nearby cities in California with listed propane: Oakland (26 locations, about 3 mi), Emeryville (1 location, about 4 mi) and Berkeley (9 locations, about 6 mi).

10 locations

Tank exchange in Alameda (8)

Stores listed by the exchange brands' own retailer locators as carrying swap cages for grill-size cylinders. A listing is not a stock check, so call ahead if you need a tank at a particular hour.

Encinal Hardware

2801 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Encinal Market

3211 Encinal Avenue Suite C, Alameda, CA 94501

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Extra Mile #2213

1802 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

lsland Savoy Market OA-WBS-64540

1200 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Lucky #700

815 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Radc #2682

2681 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Uscg Bsu Alameda

U.S. Coast Guard Island Bldg. #22, Alameda, CA 94501

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Before you go

Refill vs. Tank Exchange: What You Actually Get

Exchange trades a tank; refill sells you gas by the gallon. The difference in what you get home with is larger than most people expect.

When Does a Propane Tank Expire?

Twelve years from the date stamped on the collar, then a requalification interval that depends on the test method. An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.