Licensed Fire Extinguisher Disposal In Gateshead

Yes Waste provides fire extinguisher disposal across Gateshead, supporting businesses such as offices, schools, shops, warehouses, and healthcare facilities. All extinguishers are transported to licensed recycling centres, with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes provided for compliance records.

✔️ Fully licensed and insured contractor
✔️ 2-hour collection slots available
✔️ Professional and uniformed collection staff
✔️ Hazardous Waste paperwork supplied
✔️ Units processed at authorised recycling centres

By choosing Yes Waste, Gateshead organisations can be confident their extinguishers are collected promptly, legally, and safely.

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📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com

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What Fire Extinguishers Do We Collect In Gateshead?

We handle the main extinguisher types used across Gateshead’s offices, shops, schools, and industrial premises:

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

As extinguishers are pressurised and often contain chemicals, they must be disposed of by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste provides a safe and compliant collection and recycling service across Gateshead and Tyne and Wear.

 


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Why Gateshead Businesses Choose Yes Waste

We don’t just collect extinguishers – we recycle wherever possible. Cylinders, casings, and valves are dismantled into recyclable materials, reducing landfill and encouraging sustainable disposal practices.

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

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Why Fire Extinguishers Are Hazardous Waste

Extinguishers are classed as hazardous waste because they are stored under pressure and may contain chemicals. If not managed properly, they can present risks to both people and the environment.

Potential risks include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers can discharge freezing gas that causes burns
✔️ Dry powder extinguishers may irritate eyes, lungs, and skin
✔️ Cylinders can rupture violently if mishandled or dropped

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

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“The team were punctual and professional. Everything was collected and recycled correctly.”

Alan R., Gateshead

“Easy to arrange, good communication, and the paperwork was provided straight away.”

Sarah J., Low Fell

“Reliable service – quick collection and safe disposal. Would use again.”

David H., Dunston

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Frequently Asked Questions For Our Fire Extinguisher Disposal Service in Gateshead

What areas of Gateshead do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher disposal across Gateshead and surrounding Tyne and Wear areas, including:

NE8 – Gateshead Town Centre, Bensham, Saltmeadows
NE9 – Low Fell, Wrekenton, Springwell
NE10 – Felling, Pelaw, Wardley
NE11 – Dunston, Team Valley, Lobley Hill
NE40 – Ryton, Crawcrook, Clara Vale

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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