Nationwide Fire Extinguisher Disposal Service

Yes Waste provides fire extinguisher disposal and recycling across Leicester and nationwide. As a licensed waste carrier, we handle every collection securely and provide the correct paperwork, including Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes.

✔️ Licensed and insured hazardous waste carrier
✔️ Collection arranged within an agreed 2-hour time slot
✔️ Uniformed one-person or two-person teams
✔️ Waste Transfer Notes and Consignment Notes supplied
✔️ Recycling carried out at licensed treatment facilities

Our Leicester fire extinguisher disposal service removes the risks of handling hazardous, pressurised cylinders yourself. We collect, transport, and recycle them securely for your peace of mind.
 

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📧 Email: info@yeswaste.com

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What Types Of Fire Extinguishers Do We Collect?

Our Leicester fire extinguisher disposal service covers the main extinguisher types used in offices, warehouses, schools, healthcare facilities, shops, and industrial premises:

  • Water fire extinguishers
  • Foam fire extinguishers
  • CO2 fire extinguishers
  • Dry powder extinguishers
  • Specialist units

Since extinguishers are pressurised and contain chemicals, they are classed as hazardous waste under UK law. Businesses in Leicester must use a licensed contractor like Yes Waste for safe collection and recycling.
 


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Why Choose Us For Fire Extinguisher Disposal

Yes Waste delivers trusted fire extinguisher disposal and recycling throughout Leicester. Each extinguisher is dismantled, with plastics, metals, and chemical contents separated for recycling. This helps cut landfill use and supports businesses in meeting environmental obligations.

Recycling your fire extinguishers with Yes Waste means you are:

✔️ Meeting hazardous waste disposal requirements
✔️ Reducing your environmental footprint by diverting waste from landfill
✔️ Supporting sustainability through resource recovery and reuse
✔️ Protecting staff, customers, and the wider community from hazardous substances

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Why Fire Extinguishers Are Hazardous Waste

Fire extinguishers are treated as hazardous waste because they are pressurised and contain chemicals that could harm people and the environment. Companies in Leicester are required to use a licensed waste carrier for correct disposal and recycling.

Examples of risks include:

✔️ CO2 extinguishers can cause cold burns when discharged
✔️ Dry powder extinguishers may irritate the eyes, skin and lungs
✔️ Pressurised cylinders are dangerous if damaged or crushed

Choosing Yes Waste ensures compliance with UK law and guarantees extinguishers are recycled responsibly.

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The process was simple and efficient. The team arrived on time and handled everything safely.

Mark W., Leicester

Yes Waste provided excellent service. Full compliance paperwork was supplied straight away.”

Emma R., Oadby

“We had multiple extinguishers collected from our site. The process was quick and professional.

James L., Wigston

“Very reliable service with great communication throughout. Highly recommend Yes Waste.”

Sarah T., Birstall

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Frequently Asked Questions For Our Fire Extinguisher Disposal Service Leicester

What areas of Leicester do you cover?
We provide fire extinguisher collection and disposal across Leicester and Leicestershire, including:

LE1 – Leicester City Centre
LE2 – Oadby, Knighton, Aylestone, Wigston
LE3 – Braunstone, West End, New Parks
LE4 – Belgrave, Birstall, Beaumont Leys
LE5 – Evington, Humberstone, Hamilton
LE6 – Ratby, Groby, Kirby Muxloe
LE7 – Thurmaston, Syston, Queniborough
LE8 – Countesthorpe, Blaby, Fleckney
LE9 – Narborough, Enderby, Stoney Stanton
LE19 – Whetstone, Glen Parva, Fosse Park

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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