Yes Waste provides fire extinguisher disposal throughout Cockermouth, supporting offices, schools, shops, warehouses, and healthcare facilities. All extinguishers are transported to licensed recycling centres, with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes supplied for compliance.
✔️ Licensed and insured waste contractor
✔️ 2-hour collection slots available
✔️ Professional, uniformed staff
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork provided
✔️ Units processed at approved recycling facilities
By choosing Yes Waste, Cockermouth businesses can be confident their extinguishers will be collected safely, quickly, and legally.
📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com
📝 Complete our online form to book your Cockermouth collection today.
We collect and recycle the most common extinguisher types used across Cockermouth’s shops, schools, offices, and industrial premises:
As extinguishers are hazardous and pressurised, they must be managed by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste provides safe and compliant disposal services across Cockermouth and Cumbria.
We don’t just remove extinguishers – we recycle them wherever possible. Cylinders, casings, and valves are dismantled into recyclable materials, ensuring metals and parts are recovered to reduce landfill.
Working with Yes Waste provides:
✔️ Confidence your disposal meets UK compliance
✔️ Reduced environmental impact through recycling
✔️ Recovery of reusable metals and components
✔️ Safe removal of hazardous, pressurised extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are treated as hazardous waste because they remain under pressure and often contain chemicals. If not disposed of correctly, they can create risks for people and the environment.
Examples of risks include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers discharge freezing gas that can cause burns
✔️ Dry powder may irritate the lungs, skin, and eyes
✔️ Cylinders can rupture or explode if dropped or overheated
Yes Waste ensures all extinguishers collected in Cockermouth are handled safely and in full compliance with UK regulations.
Excellent service – our extinguishers in Cockermouth were collected promptly and with all documents provided.
John R., Cockermouth
The collection team were efficient, polite, and explained the process clearly
Sarah H., Maryport
Booking was easy and the collection was carried out quickly
David L., Workington
Reliable and professional service. Would recommend to others
Emily P., Keswick
What areas of Cockermouth do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher disposal across Cockermouth and surrounding Cumbria areas, including:
CA13 – Cockermouth, Brigham, Papcastle
CA14 – Workington, Harrington
CA15 – Maryport, Flimby
CA12 – Keswick, Braithwaite
CA7 – Wigton, Abbeytown
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
