How to dispose of Fire Extinguishers in California

California rules

Take to your local CUPA or fire department. Some accept them during hazardous waste events.

General 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.