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What to do with
Fire extinguishers
Fire extinguishers should be taken to larger Household Waste Recycling Centres for disposal.
Fire extinguishers are classified as hazardous waste and need to be disposed of carefully. For safety reasons, most councils ask for the handles to be securely taped together or the safety pin to be in place. CO2 types should have the swivel horn in place or a blanking plate fitted.
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