Fire Extinguisher Disposal
Our team can collect both small and large volumes of fire extinguishers for recycling, repatriation and in some circumstances, repurposing.
How our fire extinguisher disposal service works
We collect various types of fire extinguishers from businesses nationwide. This may include powder, foam, water, CO2 and wet chemical units, plus legacy halon which is handled under separate controls.
Our experienced team can handle single units from small premises through to full site and fleet swap outs, with paperwork returned for your records.
Every collection includes the same standard of care as a matter of course. The material is taken to licensed disposal or recycling sites in our network, and your hazardous waste consignment note is returned to you for your records.
Fire extinguisher disposal we collect
- ABC dry powder extinguishers
- AFFF and foam extinguishers
- CO2 and water units
- Wet chemical kitchen units
- Legacy halon extinguishers
- Damaged or discharged units
Request a quote for fire extinguisher disposal
Send us the details and our experts will come back to you with a quote, packaging guidance where required, and a collection date that suits your site.
The importance of safe fire extinguisher disposal
Fire extinguisher disposal is controlled for good reason. Handled badly it puts people, drains and watercourses at risk, and the waste stays legally yours long after it leaves your gate. Doing it properly protects your staff, your business and the environment.
Protects your people
Compatible containers, correct labelling and trained handling remove the burn, fume and reaction risks that come with badly stored waste.
Keeps you compliant
Duty of care follows the waste. Licensed carriage, licensed disposal sites and accurate paperwork give you the evidence you need.
Protects the environment
Where the stream allows we recover rather than destroy, so useful material goes back into productive use.
Why businesses choose our professional service
We can look after the whole movement, from collecting the waste to returning the signed consignment note, so your team is not left chasing paperwork.
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Licensed waste carrier
Registered waste carriers using licensed disposal sites, with documentation for your records.
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Trained people, correct equipment
ADR trained drivers, compliant vehicles and UN approved packaging are available for specific waste types.
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Nationwide collection
We cover the whole of the country, from a single drum to a full site clearance.
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Clear pricing and planning
Written quotations with no hidden charges, and collections scheduled around your site hours.
Our hazardous waste disposal process
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Get in touch
Send us the waste type, volume, storage information, images and collection address. We will then provide you with a quote.
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Collection and transport
The waste is then collected and transported to one of the licensed disposal or recycling sites in our network.
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Delivered and documented
The waste is handled by the receiving site, and your signed hazardous waste consignment note is returned for your Duty of Care records.
Fire extinguisher disposal questions answered
Common questions asked for commercial and industrial sites. If your question is not here, call 0845 366 9306 and our experts will answer it.
How do I dispose of old fire extinguishers?
Time expired and discharged fire extinguishers must be depressurised and dismantled at a licensed disposal site. We collect them from commercial sites and handle the whole process.
Are fire extinguishers hazardous waste?
They are pressurised and may contain powder, foam or CO2, so they are handled as hazardous waste rather than scrap metal.
Do you recycle fire extinguishers?
Yes. Once depressurised, the steel body is recycled and the contents are recovered or treated under permit.
How many extinguishers can you collect?
From a few units to full pallet loads following a site wide replacement programme.
Other hazardous waste we collect
Nationwide hazardous waste collection, wherever your site is
From a single drum to a full site clearance, we collect across England, Scotland and Wales with the paperwork handled for you.