Licensed Fire Extinguisher Disposal In Bury St Edmunds

Yes Waste offers fire extinguisher collection and disposal throughout Bury St Edmunds, supporting offices, schools, shops, warehouses, and healthcare premises. All extinguishers are taken to authorised recycling centres, with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes provided to confirm compliance.

✔️ Licensed and insured waste carrier
✔️ Convenient 2-hour collection slots
✔️ Professional, uniformed collection staff
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork supplied
✔️ Units processed at licensed recycling centres

By booking with Yes Waste, Bury St Edmunds businesses can be sure their extinguishers are disposed of quickly, safely, and in line with regulations.
 

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What Fire Extinguishers Do We Collect In Bury St Edmunds?

We collect and recycle the main extinguisher types used in Bury St Edmunds across schools, shops, offices, and industrial sites:

  • Water extinguishers
  • Foam extinguishers
  • CO2 extinguishers
  • Dry powder extinguishers
  • Specialist units (case by case)

Since extinguishers are pressurised and may contain chemicals, they must be handled by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste provides safe, compliant collections across Bury St Edmunds and Suffolk.
 


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Fire Extinguisher Disposal Bury St Edmunds

Why Bury St Edmunds Businesses Choose Yes Waste

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 get:

✔️ Confidence in legally compliant disposal
✔️ Reduced environmental impact through recycling
✔️ Recovery of metals and reusable components
✔️ Safe handling of pressurised hazardous extinguishers

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Why Fire Extinguishers Are Hazardous Waste

Fire extinguishers are classed as hazardous waste because they are stored under pressure and often contain chemicals. If not disposed of correctly, they can create risks for people and the environment.

Risks include:

✔️ CO2 extinguishers release freezing gas that may cause burns
✔️ Dry powder can irritate lungs, eyes, and skin
✔️ Cylinders may rupture or explode if damaged

Yes Waste ensures all extinguishers collected in Bury St Edmunds are managed safely and in compliance with UK hazardous waste regulations.

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Excellent service – our extinguishers in Bury St Edmunds were collected quickly with full documentation

Robert T., Bury St Edmunds

The staff were efficient and polite. Everything was handled properly.

Alice H., Thurston

Easy to arrange and the collection team took care of everything.

Matthew K., Stowmarket

Reliable and compliant service. Would definitely recommend..

Sarah P., Newmarket

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Frequently Asked Questions For Our Fire Extinguisher Disposal Service in Bury St Edmunds

What areas of Bury St Edmunds do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher disposal across Bury St Edmunds and surrounding Suffolk areas, including:

IP33 – Bury St Edmunds Town Centre, Horringer
IP32 – Moreton Hall, Fornham
IP31 – Thurston, Pakenham
IP14 – Stowmarket, Haughley
CB8 – Newmarket

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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