Licensed Fire Extinguisher Disposal In Gravesend

Yes Waste provides fire extinguisher disposal across Gravesend, supporting businesses including schools, offices, retail outlets, warehouses, and healthcare sites. All extinguishers are taken to licensed recycling facilities, with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes issued for compliance records.

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

By choosing Yes Waste, Gravesend organisations can be confident extinguishers are collected promptly, safely, and in line with UK regulations.

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📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com

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What Fire Extinguishers Do We Collect In Gravesend?

We collect the main extinguisher types found across Gravesend’s shops, offices, schools, and industrial sites:

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

Because extinguishers are pressurised and often contain chemicals, they must be collected and processed by a licensed contractor. Yes Waste provides safe, compliant collection and recycling services across Gravesend and Kent.

 


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Why Gravesend Businesses Choose Yes Waste

We don’t just collect extinguishers – we recycle wherever possible. Casings, cylinders, and valves are separated into recyclable materials, helping reduce landfill and encourage sustainable disposal practices.

Choosing Yes Waste gives you:
✔️ Confidence your disposal is legally compliant
✔️ Reduced environmental impact through recycling
✔️ Recovery of reusable metals and components
✔️ Safe collection of hazardous pressurised extinguishers

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Why Fire Extinguishers Are Hazardous Waste

Extinguishers are treated as hazardous waste because they are pressurised and may contain chemicals. If not disposed of correctly, they can pose risks to people and the environment.

Typical risks include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers can release freezing gas that causes burns
✔️ Dry powder extinguishers may irritate the lungs, eyes, and skin
✔️ Cylinders may rupture violently if mishandled

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

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“Quick response and reliable collection. Everything was handled correctly with paperwork supplied.”

Andrew L., Gravesend

“The process was simple to arrange, and the team were punctual and professional.”

– Claire M., Northfleet

“Efficient and friendly service. Good to know the extinguishers were recycled responsibly.”

Peter J., Swanscombe

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Frequently Asked Questions For Our Fire Extinguisher Disposal Service in Gravesend

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

DA11 – Gravesend, Northfleet
DA12 – Chalk, Shorne, Riverview Park
DA13 – Meopham, Istead Rise, Cobham
DA10 – Swanscombe, Greenhithe, Ebbsfleet
DA9 – Stone, Bluewater

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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