Licensed Fire Extinguisher Disposal In Truro

Yes Waste provides fire extinguisher collection services for organisations across Truro, working with offices, schools, shops, warehouses, and medical sites. All extinguishers we collect are transferred to an authorised recycling facility, and Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes are issued for full compliance.

✔️ Fully licensed and insured contractor
✔️ Collections arranged within a 2-hour time slot
✔️ Friendly, uniformed collection staff
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork supplied
✔️ Units processed at approved recycling centres

By choosing Yes Waste, Truro businesses can be sure extinguishers are collected safely, legally, and with minimal disruption.
 

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📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com

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What Fire Extinguishers Do We Collect In Truro?

We handle the most common extinguisher types used across Truro by offices, schools, shops, and industrial units:

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

Because extinguishers are pressurised and often chemical-filled, businesses are required by law to use a licensed waste contractor. Yes Waste provides a compliant collection and recycling service across Truro and surrounding Cornwall.
 


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Why Truro Businesses Choose Yes Waste

We don’t just remove old extinguishers – we ensure they are recycled wherever possible. Cylinders, valves, and metal casings are broken down into separate materials, helping reduce landfill use and support a more sustainable approach.

Working with Yes Waste means:

✔️ Confidence that your disposal meets UK legal standards
✔️ Lower environmental impact through recycling
✔️ Materials separated and reused where possible
✔️ Safe handling of hazardous and pressurised items

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Why Fire Extinguishers Are Hazardous Waste

Fire extinguishers are classified as hazardous waste because they are under pressure and often filled with chemical contents. Incorrect disposal can lead to harm for people and the environment.

Common risks include:

✔️ CO2 extinguishers release freezing gas that can cause burns
✔️ Dry powder extinguishers can irritate the lungs, skin, and eyes
✔️ Cylinders may rupture if crushed or dropped

Yes Waste ensures every extinguisher collected in Truro is treated safely and in line with national waste regulations.

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Very straightforward service. The team collected our extinguishers in Truro and provided all the compliance notes we needed.

Sarah L., Truro

Quick response and efficient collection. Everything handled properly and paperwork provided on the same day.

Daniel M., Redruth

Excellent service – friendly staff and reliable collection. We’ll use them again when more units need replacing.

Claire W., Falmouth

Really impressed with how smooth the process was. Everything was taken care of professionally.

Tom H., St Austell

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Frequently Asked Questions For Our Fire Extinguisher Disposal Service Truro?

What areas of Truro do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher collection and disposal across Truro and surrounding Cornwall, including:

TR1 – Truro City Centre, Kenwyn, Tregolls
TR2 – Probus, Tregony, Grampound
TR3 – Perranwell, Carnon Downs, Feock
TR4 – Threemilestone, Shortlanesend, Chacewater
TR5 – St Agnes
TR6 – Perranporth
TR16 – Redruth, St Day, Carharrack

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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