Yes Waste offers fire extinguisher disposal throughout Cheshire, helping offices, schools, retail outlets, warehouses, and healthcare facilities. All extinguishers are transferred to licensed recycling centres, with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes issued to confirm compliance.
✔️ Fully licensed and insured waste contractor
✔️ 2-hour collection slots available
✔️ Uniformed and trained collection staff
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork supplied
✔️ Units processed at authorised recycling facilities
By choosing Yes Waste, Cheshire businesses can rely on a fast, safe, and legally compliant collection.
📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com
📝 Complete our enquiry form to arrange your Cheshire collection today.
We collect the main extinguisher types found across Cheshire’s shops, offices, schools, and industrial sites:
Because extinguishers are pressurised and may contain chemicals, they must be disposed of by a licensed waste contractor. Yes Waste provides safe and compliant collection services across Cheshire.
We don’t just remove extinguishers – we recycle wherever possible. Cylinders, casings, and valves are dismantled into recyclable parts, ensuring metals and components can be reused, reducing landfill.
Choosing Yes Waste means:
✔️ Confidence your disposal is legally compliant
✔️ Lower environmental impact through recycling
✔️ Recovery of reusable metals and parts
✔️ Safe handling of hazardous, pressurised extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are treated as hazardous waste because they are stored under pressure and often contain chemicals. If not managed properly, they can present risks to both people and the environment.
Examples of risks include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers can release freezing gas that may cause burns
✔️ Dry powder may irritate the lungs, eyes, and skin
✔️ Cylinders can rupture or explode if damaged or overheated
Yes Waste ensures every extinguisher collected in Cheshire is managed safely and disposed of in line with UK regulations.
Excellent service – our extinguishers in Cheshire were collected quickly and with all documents provided.
Tom H., Chester
The team were polite and efficient. Everything was handled responsibly.
Sarah L., Warrington
Booking was simple and the job was completed on time
David P., Crewe
Very reliable service. Would definitely recommend to other local businesses.
Emma J., Macclesfield
What areas of Cheshire do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher collection and disposal across Cheshire, including:
CH1 – Chester, Blacon, Sealand Road
WA1 – Warrington, Padgate, Woolston
CW1 – Crewe, Haslington
WA16 – Knutsford, Tabley
SK11 – Macclesfield, Gawsworth
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
