FIRE EXTINGUISHER DISPOSAL
Fire Extinguisher Disposal
A question we are always asked is “what’s the best way to dispose of old fire extinguishers in the UK?” You can’t simply put them on the kerb on bin day. It is essential that outdated or used fire extinguishers are responsibly disposed of in order to protect the environment and to ensure that every recyclable component is reused. Fire Extinguisher Disposal is important, so please get in touch with us if you require any help with this here.
While the contents and pressurised nature of a fire extinguisher mean they’re classified as hazardous waste, the actual components are generally made of aluminium alloy, steel or plastic.
If a fire extinguisher is deemed unsafe or inoperable in any way, it should be disposed of properly. Because of the chemicals contained inside the cylinder, it cannot simply be thrown away or recycled with other household products. Certain models of fire extinguisher are also now illegal to own or fall outside the scope of the BS5306 Code of Practice for extinguisher maintenance, also requiring removal and disposal or recycling. F.A.S UK can provide specialised fire extinguisher recycling, disposal and collection services, in a safe and compliant manner across the UK.
ABC Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers, AFFF Foam Fire Extinguishers, CO2 Fire Extinguishers, Water Fire Extinguishers, Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers and Water Mist Fire Extinguishers are pressurised containers and potentially dangerous if crushed, while also containing materials that can be a hazard to the environment. As such unwanted, obsolete or out of date fire extinguishers must be disposed of in a safe and compliant way.
Fire extinguishers cannot be put into your household recycling bin, but you can take them to larger household waste recycling centres for disposal. Old and redundant fire extinguishers can be a potential threat to persons, buildings and the environment. You must dispose of them correctly and ethically.
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