After spotting a discarded fire extinguisher in a Bristol woodland, we looked into how to dispose of expired extinguishers safely. They shouldn't go in your household bin because they're pressurised and may contain hazardous materials, including older foams with PFAS "forever chemicals". Bristol Waste explains that extinguishers can be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Centre, where they're handled separately as hazardous waste. We also cover what businesses should do, and why, unlike some household items, this isn't one for the DIY disposal route.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 69 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 20th November 2025.

While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong.

These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

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