Yes Waste provides fire extinguisher disposal across Cannock, supporting offices, schools, retail sites, warehouses, and healthcare facilities. All extinguishers are delivered to licensed recycling centres, with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes provided to confirm compliance.
✔️ Licensed and insured waste carrier
✔️ 2-hour booking slots available
✔️ Trained and uniformed collection staff
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork supplied
✔️ Units processed at authorised recycling centres
By choosing Yes Waste, Cannock businesses can be confident their extinguishers are collected safely, quickly, and in line with regulations.
📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com
📝 Or complete our enquiry form to arrange your Cannock collection today.
We collect and recycle the main extinguisher types used across Cannock’s offices, schools, shops, and industrial premises:
As extinguishers are hazardous and under pressure, they must be handled by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste provides safe, compliant collection services throughout Cannock and Staffordshire.
We do more than just remove extinguishers – we recycle them wherever possible. Cylinders, casings, and valves are broken down into recyclable materials, helping reduce landfill and support sustainability.
With Yes Waste you get:
✔️ Confidence your disposal meets UK regulations
✔️ Reduced environmental impact through recycling
✔️ Recovery of reusable metals and components
✔️ Safe collection of hazardous, pressurised extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are treated as hazardous waste because they remain under pressure and often contain chemicals. If disposed of incorrectly, they can pose risks to people and the environment.
Typical risks include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers can discharge freezing gas, causing burns
✔️ Dry powder may irritate lungs, eyes, and skin
✔️ Cylinders can rupture if dropped, overheated, or damaged
Yes Waste ensures all extinguishers collected in Cannock are handled safely and in compliance with UK hazardous waste legislation.
Great service – our extinguishers in Cannock were collected quickly with the paperwork provided.
John R., Cannock
“Polite and professional team. Everything was taken care of properly.”
Lisa T., Hednesford
Easy booking process and the collection went smoothly
Mark W., Norton Canes
Efficient and compliant service. Would recommend to other businesses.
Emma P., Rugeley
What areas of Cannock do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher disposal across Cannock and surrounding Staffordshire areas, including:
WS11 – Cannock, Hednesford, Hawks Green
WS12 – Huntington, Heath Hayes
WS15 – Rugeley, Armitage
WS7 – Burntwood, Chasetown
WS6 – Great Wyrley, Cheslyn Hay
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
