Licensed Fire Extinguisher Disposal In Exeter

Yes Waste offers fire extinguisher disposal throughout Exeter, helping organisations including offices, schools, retail outlets, warehouses, and healthcare sites. All extinguishers are delivered to approved recycling centres, and Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes are provided for compliance records.

✔️ Fully licensed and insured service
✔️ Convenient 2-hour collection slots
✔️ Trained, uniformed operatives
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork supplied
✔️ Units processed at authorised centres

With Yes Waste, Exeter businesses can be confident their extinguishers are handled safely, legally, and without delays.

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📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com

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What Fire Extinguishers Do We Collect In Exeter?

We remove the most common extinguisher types found in Exeter’s offices, schools, shops, and industrial facilities:

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

As extinguishers are pressurised and can contain chemical agents, they must be collected by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste provides fully compliant collection and recycling across Exeter and surrounding Devon towns.

 


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Why Exeter Businesses Choose Yes Waste

We don’t just collect extinguishers – we recycle wherever possible. Cylinders, casings, and valves are separated into recyclable materials, reducing landfill and improving sustainability.

With Yes Waste you benefit from:
✔️ Confidence your disposal is fully compliant
✔️ Reduced environmental footprint through recycling
✔️ Recovery of reusable metals and parts
✔️ Safe removal of hazardous pressurised extinguishers

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Why Fire Extinguishers Are Hazardous Waste

Extinguishers are considered hazardous waste because they are kept under pressure and may contain chemical substances. Without proper disposal, they can present risks to both people and the environment.

Risks include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers can release freezing gas causing burns
✔️ Dry powder extinguishers may cause irritation to the lungs, eyes, and skin
✔️ Cylinders can rupture if dropped or mishandled

Yes Waste ensures all extinguishers collected in Exeter are handled safely and disposed of in line with UK hazardous waste regulations.

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“Very efficient service – the collection team were polite and everything was handled correctly.”

Anna R., Exeter

“Booking was straightforward and the extinguishers were collected quickly with all paperwork.”

Chris M., Exwick

“Great to know the units were recycled. Friendly staff and reliable service.”

John W., Topsham

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Frequently Asked Questions For Our Fire Extinguisher Disposal Service in Exeter

What areas of Exeter do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher disposal across Exeter and nearby Devon areas, including:

EX1 – Exeter City Centre, Heavitree, Pinhoe
EX2 – Marsh Barton, St Leonards, Countess Wear
EX3 – Topsham
EX4 – Exwick, St Thomas, Redhills
EX5 – Cranbrook, Broadclyst, Clyst St Mary

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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