Yes Waste provides fire extinguisher collection and disposal across Chelmsford, working with offices, schools, retail outlets, warehouses, and healthcare sites. All extinguishers are transferred to licensed recycling centres, with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes provided to demonstrate compliance.
✔️ Licensed and insured waste carrier
✔️ 2-hour time slots available
✔️ Experienced, uniformed collection team
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork supplied
✔️ Units processed at authorised facilities
By choosing Yes Waste, Chelmsford businesses know their extinguishers are collected quickly, legally, and safely.
📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com
📝 Use our enquiry form to arrange your Chelmsford fire extinguisher disposal today.
We collect and recycle the main extinguisher types found in Chelmsford’s schools, offices, shops, and industrial sites:
Because extinguishers are hazardous and pressurised, they must be collected by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste offers safe, compliant collection services throughout Chelmsford and Essex.
We don’t just remove extinguishers – we recycle wherever possible. Cylinders, casings, and valves are dismantled into separate materials so reusable metals can be recovered, reducing landfill.
With Yes Waste you benefit from:
✔️ Confidence your disposal is legally compliant
✔️ Reduced environmental impact through recycling
✔️ Recovery of reusable metals and materials
✔️ Safe removal of hazardous, pressurised extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are classed as hazardous waste because they are kept under pressure and often contain chemicals. If not handled correctly, they can pose risks to people and the environment.
Typical risks include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers release freezing gas that may cause burns
✔️ Dry powder may irritate skin, eyes, and lungs
✔️ Cylinders can rupture or explode if dropped or damaged
Yes Waste ensures every extinguisher collected in Chelmsford is managed safely and disposed of in full compliance with UK regulations.
Excellent service – our extinguishers in Chelmsford were collected promptly and with all documents.
David G., Chelmsford
The team were efficient, polite, and explained everything clearly
Laura W., Springfield
Easy booking system and the collection was carried out quickly.
Simon T., Broomfield
Reliable and professional service. Would recommend without hesitation
Hannah M., Great Baddow
What areas of Chelmsford do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher disposal across Chelmsford and surrounding Essex areas, including:
CM1 – Chelmsford City Centre, Writtle
CM2 – Great Baddow, Galleywood
CM3 – Danbury, South Woodham Ferrers
CM6 – Great Dunmow, Felsted
CM77 – Braintree, Great Notley
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
