How to Recycle a Fire Extinguisher
Examine the canister for the product manufacturer's name.. Check the manufacturer's website to see if the extinguisher has a recall.. Wear protective eyewear and a particulate mask.
Steps
Examine the canister for the product manufacturer's name.
Examine the canister for the product manufacturer's name.
Check the manufacturer's website to see if the extinguisher has a recall.
Check the manufacturer's website to see if the extinguisher has a recall.
Wear protective eyewear and a particulate mask.
Wear protective eyewear and a particulate mask.
Get a bucket and go to a well-ventilated area outside.
Get a bucket and go to a well-ventilated area outside.
Remove the pin and release the extinguishing agent into the bucket.
Remove the pin and release the extinguishing agent into the bucket.
Watch for the pressure gauge needle to fall below zero.
Watch for the pressure gauge needle to fall below zero.
Remove the head of the fire extinguisher.
Remove the head of the fire extinguisher.
Remove any plastic accessories with a screwdriver.
Remove any plastic accessories with a screwdriver.
Pack the extinguisher in a cardboard box for transport.
Pack the extinguisher in a cardboard box for transport.
Contact the manufacturer to determine if a recycling program is in place.
Contact the manufacturer to determine if a recycling program is in place.
Call your jurisdiction's EPA to find a local recycling center.
Call your jurisdiction's EPA to find a local recycling center.
Reach out to a fire-safety trade association for additional recycling options.
Reach out to a fire-safety trade association for additional recycling options.
Use a local hazardous-waste center if recycling isn't possible.
Use a local hazardous-waste center if recycling isn't possible.
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