How to dispose of Fire Extinguishers

Steps

1. Check if the fire extinguisher is fully discharged or still pressurized.
2. Pressurized extinguishers must go to a hazardous waste facility — never put in trash.
3. Some fire departments accept old extinguishers for disposal.
4. Fully discharged steel extinguishers may be accepted by scrap metal recyclers.
5. Contact the manufacturer for disposal or refill/recharge options.

Pressurized fire extinguishers can explode in garbage trucks or landfills. Always treat as hazardous if pressurized.