Yes Waste provides fire extinguisher disposal across Cheadle, working with offices, schools, shops, warehouses, and healthcare facilities. All extinguishers are taken to licensed recycling centres, with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes supplied for compliance.
✔️ Licensed and insured waste contractor
✔️ 2-hour collection slots available
✔️ Professional, uniformed collection staff
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork provided
✔️ Units processed at authorised facilities
By choosing Yes Waste, Cheadle businesses can rely on fast, safe, and compliant disposal of fire extinguishers.
📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com
📝 Or complete our enquiry form to arrange your Cheadle collection today.
We handle all the main extinguisher types found across Cheadle’s schools, shops, offices, and industrial sites:
Since extinguishers are pressurised and may contain chemicals, they must be collected by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste provides safe, compliant collection services across Cheadle and Greater Manchester.
We don’t just collect extinguishers – we recycle them wherever possible. Cylinders, valves, and casings are dismantled into recyclable materials, reducing landfill and supporting sustainability goals.
With Yes Waste you benefit from:
✔️ Confidence in fully compliant disposal
✔️ Reduced environmental impact through recycling
✔️ Recovery of reusable metals and parts
✔️ Safe handling of hazardous, pressurised extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are classified as hazardous waste because they remain under pressure and often contain chemicals. Without proper disposal, they can pose risks to both people and the environment.
Potential risks include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers release freezing gas that can cause burns
✔️ Dry powder may irritate lungs, skin, and eyes
✔️ Cylinders may rupture or explode if damaged or overheated
Yes Waste ensures all extinguishers collected in Cheadle are handled safely and in compliance with UK hazardous waste regulations.
Great service – our extinguishers in Cheadle were collected promptly with full paperwork.
John T., Cheadle
The staff were polite and efficient. Everything was handled responsibly
Sarah L., Gatley
Easy booking process and quick collection. Very professional service
Mark P., Cheadle Hulme
Reliable and compliant disposal. Would recommend to other local businesses.
Emma J., Heald Green
What areas of Cheadle do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher disposal across Cheadle and surrounding Greater Manchester areas, including:
SK8 – Cheadle, Gatley, Heald Green
SK3 – Edgeley, Davenport
SK7 – Cheadle Hulme, Bramhall
M22 – Northenden, Wythenshawe
M20 – Didsbury, Withington
Yes, fire extinguishers are considered hazardous waste because they contain pressurised contents and chemicals that can be harmful if not handled correctly. That’s why a licensed contractor like Yes Waste must carry out the disposal.
Disposing of your fire extinguishers with us is simple:
Absolutely. We supply Waste Transfer Notes and Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes for every collection, ensuring your business remains fully compliant with UK environmental regulations.
Once collected, fire extinguishers are dismantled at a licensed facility. Metals, plastics, and other materials are separated for recycling, with as little as possible sent to landfill.
We collect water, foam, CO2, dry powder, and wet chemical extinguishers. If you have specialist or less common types, let us know and we’ll confirm collection.
Most collections can be booked within 24–48 hours. We’ll agree a time slot that suits you and provide updates when our team is on the way.
Improper disposal of fire extinguishers is unsafe, illegal, and can put your staff at risk. Using a licensed service like Yes Waste ensures compliance, protects the environment, and guarantees safe recycling of materials.
Yes, our waste carriers licence number is: CBDU117809
