Yes Waste provides fire extinguisher disposal across Burnley, helping offices, schools, retail premises, warehouses, and healthcare facilities. All extinguishers are delivered to licensed recycling centres, with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes issued to prove compliance.
✔️ Licensed and insured waste contractor
✔️ 2-hour collection windows
✔️ Experienced, uniformed staff
✔️ Full Hazardous Waste paperwork supplied
✔️ Units processed at authorised facilities
By choosing Yes Waste, Burnley businesses can be confident their extinguishers are collected quickly, safely, and legally.
📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com
📝 Or complete our enquiry form to arrange your Burnley collection today.
We handle the main extinguisher types used across Burnley’s offices, schools, shops, and industrial units:
Since extinguishers are hazardous and under pressure, they must be disposed of by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste offers a safe, fully compliant collection and recycling service across Burnley and Lancashire.
We don’t just dispose – we recycle wherever possible. Cylinders, casings, and valves are separated into recoverable materials, helping reduce landfill and supporting sustainability.
Working with Yes Waste provides:
✔️ Confidence your disposal meets UK regulations
✔️ Reduced environmental impact through recycling
✔️ Recovery of reusable metals and components
✔️ Safe handling of hazardous pressurised extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are classed as hazardous waste because they are stored under pressure and may contain chemicals. If disposed of incorrectly, they can be dangerous for both people and the environment.
Key risks include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers can release freezing gas, leading to cold burns
✔️ Dry powder may irritate the lungs, skin, and eyes
✔️ Cylinders can rupture if dropped or exposed to heat
Yes Waste ensures every extinguisher collected in Burnley is handled safely and in line with UK hazardous waste regulations.
Excellent service – our Burnley site had extinguishers collected with all paperwork completed.
Stephen J., Burnley
The team were polite, efficient, and everything was disposed of correctly.
Natalie K., Padiham
“Easy to arrange and the collection was carried out quickly
Carl M., Nelson
Reliable and compliant service, highly recommended.
Emma S., Colne
What areas of Burnley do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher collection and disposal across Burnley and surrounding Lancashire areas, including:
BB10 – Burnley, Pike Hill, Reedley
BB11 – Burnley Town Centre, Rose Hill
BB12 – Padiham, Hapton, Higham
BB9 – Nelson, Barrowford
BB8 – Colne, Foulridge
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
