Fire Extinguishers
Fire Extinguishers may contain chemicals or residual pressure and need to be disposed of properly. However, they also may be able to be refilled and reused.
Recycling and Disposal Locations
Riverside County Landfills
Only empty or discharged Type A, B, and C fire extinguishers are accepted at the Riverside County Landfills for disposal.
Fee schedule: Routine refuse disposal rates apply
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities and Events **FREE**
Empty, discharged or charged Type A, B, and C fire extinguishers are accepted at the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facilities and Events. This service provides residents of Riverside County a FREE and environmentally safe way to properly dispose or recycle household hazardous waste.
Locations and hours: Click HERE for the HHW Flyer
You may contract with a hazardous waste transporter to properly dispose of this waste. To find a Hazardous Waste Transporter, please visit: https://www.rivcoeh.org/
Visit the business hazardous waste page for additional information.
Contact the facilities listed below for recycling opportunities where the chemical can be safely recovered and the metal body can be recycled. Contact the companies below for details regarding their programs.
A-1 Fire Equipment
329 Myrtlewood Drive, Calimesa, CA 92320
909-795-7002
Ability Fire
1516 South Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-542-4842
C & S Safety
576 N 6th Street, Blythe, CA 92225
760-922-7023
Desert Fire Extinguisher
558 E. Industrial Place, Palm Springs CA 92264
760-322-0995
Temecula Valley Fire Equipment
42066 Avenida Alvarado, Temecula, CA 92590
951-296-5516
San Bernardino & Riverside Counties Fire Equipment Co.
Various locations
1-800-760-1913
This information above is offered as a public service in an effort to eliminate illegal and improper waste disposal. As the information may not be comprehensive, the Department encourages the public to research additional companies that are available for the services sought. The companies are not affiliated, endorsed or regulated by the Department. Accordingly, as with any professional service, please confirm the accuracy of the company’s information and request copies or verification of the company's license and/or permits to provide the service, prior to utilizing its services. Under no circumstances, directly or indirectly, shall the Department be held responsible or liable for reliance on this information. If you would like to include your company on the list, please contact [email protected] or call (951) 486-3200.