Licensed Fire Extinguisher Disposal In Falmouth

Yes Waste offers fire extinguisher disposal across Falmouth, working with schools, offices, retail outlets, warehouses, and healthcare providers. All extinguishers are taken to licensed recycling facilities, with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes provided to confirm compliance.

✔️ Fully licensed and insured contractor
✔️ 2-hour collection slots available
✔️ Experienced and uniformed staff
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork supplied
✔️ Units recycled at authorised facilities

With Yes Waste, businesses in Falmouth can be confident their extinguishers are collected safely, legally, and quickly.

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📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com

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What Fire Extinguishers Do We Collect In Falmouth?

We collect the main extinguisher types found across Falmouth’s shops, offices, schools, and industrial premises:

  • Water fire extinguishers
  • Foam fire extinguishers
  • CO2 fire extinguishers
  • Dry powder extinguishers
  • Specialist extinguishers (case by case)

As extinguishers are pressurised and may contain chemicals, they must be collected by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste provides compliant collection and recycling services across Falmouth and Cornwall.

 


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Why Falmouth Businesses Choose Yes Waste

We don’t just remove extinguishers – we recycle wherever possible. Casings, cylinders, and valves are dismantled into recyclable parts, helping reduce landfill and supporting sustainable waste practices.

Choosing Yes Waste gives you:
✔️ Confidence that your disposal meets UK regulations
✔️ Lower environmental impact through recycling
✔️ Recovery of reusable materials wherever possible
✔️ Safe handling of pressurised hazardous extinguishers

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Why Fire Extinguishers Are Hazardous Waste

Extinguishers are treated as hazardous waste because they are pressurised and often contain chemical agents. Without correct disposal, they may pose risks to both people and the environment.

Common risks include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers can release freezing gas that causes burns
✔️ Dry powder extinguishers may irritate the eyes, skin, and lungs
✔️ Cylinders may rupture violently if dropped or damaged

Yes Waste ensures all extinguishers collected in Falmouth are managed safely and disposed of in line with UK hazardous waste regulations.

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“Quick, efficient, and easy to arrange. The team provided all the necessary paperwork.”

Paul T., Falmouth

“Great communication and very professional staff. Everything was handled properly.”

Sarah J., Penryn

“The service was reliable and it’s good to know the extinguishers were recycled responsibly.”

David M., Truro

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Frequently Asked Questions For Our Fire Extinguisher Disposal Service in Falmouth

What areas of Falmouth do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher disposal across Falmouth and nearby Cornwall locations, including:

TR11 – Falmouth, Penryn, Flushing
TR10 – Penryn
TR3 – Perranwell, Devoran, Carnon Downs
TR1 – Truro
TR13 – Helston

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:

  • Book a collection – Call or email our team to arrange a time slot that works for you.
  • We collect – Our uniformed team arrives, loads your extinguishers, and issues all necessary paperwork.
  • We recycle – Your units are taken to a licensed facility where they are dismantled and recycled safely.

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

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