Yes Waste provides fire extinguisher collection and disposal across Canvey Island, working with offices, schools, shops, warehouses, and healthcare sites. All extinguishers are taken to licensed recycling centres, with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes issued to prove compliance.
✔️ Licensed and insured waste carrier
✔️ 2-hour collection slots available
✔️ Professional, uniformed collection team
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork provided
✔️ Units processed at authorised recycling centres
By choosing Yes Waste, Canvey Island businesses can be confident their extinguishers are collected quickly, safely, and legally.
📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com
📝 Or complete our enquiry form to arrange your Canvey Island collection today.
We handle the main extinguisher types found in Canvey Island’s shops, offices, schools, and industrial premises:
As extinguishers are hazardous and pressurised, they must be collected by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste provides safe and compliant collection services throughout Canvey Island and Essex.
We don’t just remove extinguishers – we recycle them wherever possible. Cylinders, valves, and casings are dismantled into recyclable materials, reducing landfill and supporting sustainability.
With Yes Waste you benefit from:
✔️ Confidence in fully compliant disposal
✔️ Lower environmental impact through recycling
✔️ Recovery of reusable metals and materials
✔️ Safe collection of hazardous, pressurised extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are hazardous waste because they are stored under pressure and may contain chemicals. Without proper disposal, they can create risks for both health and the environment.
Typical risks include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers discharge freezing gas that can cause burns
✔️ Dry powder may irritate skin, lungs, and eyes
✔️ Cylinders may rupture or explode if dropped or overheated
Yes Waste ensures every extinguisher collected in Canvey Island is handled safely and disposed of in compliance with UK regulations.
Excellent service – our extinguishers in Canvey Island were collected with all paperwork provided.
Peter S., Canvey Island
The team were friendly, punctual, and explained the process clearly.
Claire H., Benfleet
Easy to arrange collection and everything was taken care of properly.
Martin K., Hadleigh
Very reliable service, would recommend to other local businesses.
Sarah J., South Benfleet
What areas of Canvey Island do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher disposal across Canvey Island and nearby Essex areas, including:
SS8 – Canvey Island, Leigh Beck, Winter Gardens
SS7 – Benfleet, South Benfleet, Thundersley
SS6 – Rayleigh
SS9 – Leigh-on-Sea
SS0 – Westcliff-on-Sea
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
