How to dispose of Fire Extinguisher???

[hobbz]

I just put a new fire extinguisher on my new to me boat, and when I tried to discharge the old one, it wouldn't. I can still feel the powder moving around in it. I tried banging on the ext. with a wood block and still nothing.

So how am I supposed to dispose of it?

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: How to dispose of Fire Extinguisher???

http://www.borough.wormleysburg.pa..../How_to_Dispose_of_Old_Fire_Extinguishers.pdf



As long as it's depressurized, toss into the trash can

 

[witenite0560]

Re: How to dispose of Fire Extinguisher???

Sounds like an excellent opportunity for some target practice to me. If you're safe about it. I wouldn't be any closer than 100 yds. Then pick up the pieces and dispose of them in the trash.

 

[hobbz]

Re: How to dispose of Fire Extinguisher???

sounds like it is time to break the sks out... I suppose I could try to load it into a clay thrower and practice...haha

 

[Mark42]

Re: How to dispose of Fire Extinguisher???

They don't need to be disposed of, just reset. To reset an extinguisher, carefully pry off the gauge cover. Then rotate the cardboard gauge face until the green "Charged" section lines up with the pointer. Replace the cover and put back into service.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: How to dispose of Fire Extinguisher???

Sounds like an excellent opportunity for some target practice to me. If you're safe about it. I wouldn't be any closer than 100 yds. Then pick up the pieces and dispose of them in the trash.

If it's dry chemical DO NOT DO IT...... It is poisonous

 

[jakebrake]

Re: How to dispose of Fire Extinguisher???

they do make a cool paperweight. did you ask your local fire department their opinion?

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: How to dispose of Fire Extinguisher???

Have you tried letting the garbage guys pick it up
Dont know about your area but we here pay about a zillion dollars a year for our county to dispose of such things
BTW- I too used to care

 

[Les Robb]

Re: How to dispose of Fire Extinguisher???

Best bet would be to take to certified extingquisher service co. They can recycle the chemical powder and or recharge the cylinder unless it's a real cheapie.

 

[109jb]

Re: How to dispose of Fire Extinguisher???

If it's dry chemical DO NOT DO IT...... It is poisonous

Are the contents of a dry-chemical extinguisher toxic?

No. Dry-chemical extinguishers are usually filled with mono-ammonium phosphate, a non-toxic substance. Large amounts of this powder, however, can cause breathing difficulties. If someone has recently used a dry-chemical fire extinguisher, leave the area and call the Fire Service (9-1-1) to ensure that the fire is completely extinguished.

 

[witenite0560]

Re: How to dispose of Fire Extinguisher???

109jb is correct. Says right on mine and it's also classified as "nuisance dust".