Professional Fire Extinguisher Disposal In St Albans

Yes Waste provides a trusted fire extinguisher disposal service in St Albans and works with the local offices, schools, healthcare facilities, retail outlets, and industrial sites. All of the extinguishers we collect are transported to licensed recycling centres, and a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note is issued to you for complete compliance.

✔️ Fully licensed and insured contractor
✔️ Convenient 2-hour collection slots
✔️ Experienced and uniformed team
✔️ Full hazardous waste documentation provided
✔️ All units processed at authorised recycling facilities

By choosing Yes Waste, St Albans businesses can rest assured that their fire extinguishers are collected safely, recycled correctly, and disposed of in full compliance with the UK waste regulations.

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What Fire Extinguishers Do We Collect In St Albans?

We collect all of the common fire extinguisher types found in St Albans’ offices, schools, retail spaces, and industrial properties:

  • Water fire extinguishers
  • Foam fire extinguishers
  • CO2 fire extinguishers
  • Dry powder extinguishers
  • Specialist extinguishers available on request

Because extinguishers are pressurised and may contain chemicals, they must be handled by an authorised contractor. Yes Waste ensures a safe and compliant recycling throughout St Albans and the wider Hertfordshire area.

 


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Fire Extinguisher Disposal St Albans

Why St Albans Businesses Choose Yes Waste

We don’t just remove your fire extinguishers, we make sure that they’re processed and recycled correctly. Every cylinder, valve, and casing is dismantled for metal recovery which helps reduce landfill waste and supports sustainable waste management across Hertfordshire.

When you use Yes Waste, you benefit from:
✔️ Full compliance with the hazardous waste regulations
✔️ Reduced environmental impact through certified recycling
✔️ Recovery of any reusable materials and components
✔️ Safe handling and transport of the pressurised units

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Why Fire Extinguishers Are Hazardous Waste

Fire extinguishers are classed as hazardous waste because they stay under pressure and may contain chemicals that can harm people or the environment. For safety and legal compliance, they must be disposed of by a licensed waste contractor.

Examples of potential hazards include:
✔️ CO2 extinguishers can release freezing gas that can cause burns
✔️ Dry powder extinguishers can irritate your eyes, skin, and lungs
✔️ Cylinders can rupture or explode if they are punctured or damaged

Yes Waste handles fire extinguisher disposal in St Albans according to the strict UK hazardous waste regulations and make sure that every unit is collected and recycled safely.

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Fantastic service – booked easily and the team arrived right on time.

Sophie R., St Albans

Quick, professional, and everything came with proper documentation

Matt B., Harpenden

Very helpful staff and excellent communication throughout the process.”

Claire W., Redbourn

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Frequently Asked Questions For Our Fire Extinguisher Disposal Service in St Albans

We provide fire extinguisher disposal across St Albans and surrounding Hertfordshire areas, including:
AL1 – St Albans City Centre, Fleetville, Sopwell
AL2 – London Colney, Park Street, Bricket Wood
AL3 – Harpenden, Redbourn, Flamstead
AL4 – Sandridge, Oaklands, Marshalswick
AL5 – Batford, East Hyde, Harpenden Rural

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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