How do I dispose of my expired/used fire extinguishers and smoke detectors?

Residential Fire Extinguishers

  • DO NOT place in your regular household trash or recycling.
  • Contact DeKalb's refuse provider, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), to schedule a Household Hazardous Waste pickup.
  • If possible, prior to pickup, discharge the fire extinguisher upside-down into a trash receptacle outside.

Residential Smoke Detectors

  • Place in regular household trash, even models containing radioactive material.
  • No special preparation or prior scheduling are necessary.

 To learn more about safe disposal of other types of household hazardous waste, visit www.lrsrecycles.com/houshold-hazardous-waste/.

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1. How can I find out about fire safety programs in DeKalb?
2. What is the best kind of fire extinguisher for my house?
3. Is there a juvenile fire setter program in DeKalb?
4. How do I test my smoke detector?
5. Does the Fire Department offer CPR and First Aid training?
6. How do I dispose of my expired/used fire extinguishers and smoke detectors?