Professional Fire Extinguisher Disposal In Southend-on-Sea

Yes Waste provides a reliable fire extinguisher disposal service in Southend-on-Sea, and works the with local offices, schools, factories, shops, and healthcare premises. All of the collected units are sent to licensed recycling centres, and a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note is provided to you to confirm compliance.

✔️ Fully licensed and insured contractor
✔️ 2-hour collection slots available
✔️ Trained and uniformed collection team
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork supplied
✔️ Recycling at authorised treatment facilities

By choosing Yes Waste, Southend-on-Sea businesses can ensure that their extinguishers are collected safely, legally, and with the complete certification.

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📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com

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What Fire Extinguishers Do We Collect In Southend-on-Sea?

We collect all of the common extinguisher types that are used in Southend-on-Sea’s offices, schools, retail outlets, and industrial facilities:

  • Water fire extinguishers
  • Foam fire extinguishers
  • CO2 fire extinguishers
  • Dry powder extinguishers
  • Specialist extinguishers available on request

Because extinguishers remain under pressure and may contain chemicals, they must only be handled by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste offers a compliant recycling service across Southend-on-Sea and the wider Essex region.

 


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Fire Extinguisher Disposal Southend-on-Sea

Why Southend-on-Sea Businesses Choose Yes Waste

We make sure that every fire extinguisher collected is dismantled and recycled properly. The cylinders, casings, and valves are separated for reuse, which help reduce what is sent to landfill and supports a greener disposal practice across Essex.

When you use Yes Waste, you benefit from:
✔️ Full compliance with UK hazardous waste regulations
✔️ Sustainable recycling methods that reduce landfill
✔️ Recovery of reusable metals and components
✔️ Safe removal and transport of pressurised hazardous units

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Why Fire Extinguishers Are Hazardous Waste

Fire extinguishers are classed as hazardous waste because they stay under pressure and can often contain chemicals that may harm people or the environment if mishandled. Therefore, safe disposal through a licensed contractor is essential.

Examples of potential hazards include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers can discharge freezing gas that causes cold burns
✔️ Dry powder extinguishers can irritate eyes, skin, and lungs
✔️ Cylinders can rupture or explode if damaged

Yes Waste manages fire extinguisher collections across Southend-on-Sea a follows a strict safety procedure to ensure compliance with the UK hazardous waste legislation.

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Fantastic service, collection was quick and all paperwork was provided.

Josh M., Southend-on-Sea

Reliable and polite team, very straightforward from start to finish.

Rebecca T., Leigh-on-Sea

Highly recommend Yes Waste – they handled everything safely and efficiently.

Gary L., Westcliff-on-Sea

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Frequently Asked Questions For Our Fire Extinguisher Disposal Service in Southend-on-Sea

What areas of Southend-on-Sea do you cover?

We provide fire extinguisher disposal across Southend-on-Sea and surrounding Essex areas, including:
SS0 – Westcliff-on-Sea, Chalkwell
SS1 – Southend Town Centre, Thorpe Bay, Southchurch
SS2 – Prittlewell, Eastwood, Southend Airport
SS3 – Shoeburyness, Great Wakering, North Shoebury
SS9 – Leigh-on-Sea, Hadleigh, Belfairs

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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