Obviously, the modern plastic ones arent worth anything, but the value of the antique lighters can vary because of the materials that are used. A lighter made of gold or silver is generally worth much more than one made of more common materials. A very nicely decorated and handmade lighter is a great find.

Are lighters collectible?

The lighter was invented less than a century ago and has since become an extremely popular collectors item, available in every imaginable shape and style.

Can you recycle old lighters?

Can Used Lighters Be Recycled? Unfortunately, used lighters cant easily be recycled. Lighters are made from a variety of materials, including plastic, metal, and some kind of liquid fuel or gas. Its a nightmare to try to sort through all of this and recycle it properly.

Can you refill old lighters?

Your typical Bic-style or disposable lighter is not refillable. Once the fuel runs out of a disposable lighter, there is no way to replenish the gas tank. When a lighter has a valve at the bottom, you can insert the stem from a can of butane to add fuel to the tank.

How old do you have to be to buy a lighter?

18 You must not sell or supply cigarette lighter fuel or any cigarette lighter re-fill canister containing butane, or any other substance containing butane, to any person under the age of 18.

Can you throw away Bic lighters?

Empty lighters should be disposed of in the trash. Make sure they are completely empty before disposal. Unused or partially used lighters should be brought to the household hazardous waste collection sites for free.

Is it OK to leave a lighter in your car?

Lighters. Lighters may be tiny, but they can pack a punch when overheated. The flammable fuel inside these little plastic tubes can expand and breach the lighter casing when exposed to high heat, creating a fire hazard.