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Disposal of fire extinguishers

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Created by Jethrow > 9 months ago, 21 Jul 2019
Jethrow
NSW, 1240 posts
21 Jul 2019 12:48PM
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Hi All, what to do with old fire extinguishers?
There's the once in a blue moon council chemical day but I was wondering what other options there were.
A quick Google didn't uncover much.

stupid
QLD, 211 posts
21 Jul 2019 2:55PM
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There is always this, for those people that look straight through you when you wave.






Craig66
NSW, 2460 posts
21 Jul 2019 4:20PM
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Nice
not as stupid as it looks

jacktheflyer
QLD, 44 posts
22 Jul 2019 9:53AM
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Where I am in the Redlands in Qld I would take it to the dump. They have a section for gas bottles and pressure cylinders.

shaggybaxter
QLD, 2539 posts
22 Jul 2019 10:20AM
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stupid said..
There is always this, for those people that look straight through you when you wave.







I want one!

aus005
TAS, 514 posts
22 Jul 2019 1:34PM
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That doesnt look stupid its awesome i want one as well

Harb
WA, 226 posts
23 Jul 2019 5:01PM
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Set it off in a workmate's car and close the door ?

stupid
QLD, 211 posts
25 Jul 2019 5:00PM
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I picked mine up from a scrap yard , so maybe drop them off there?

LooseChange
NSW, 2140 posts
25 Jul 2019 7:34PM
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Light a fire in the backyard and try to extinguish it, job done. You either managed to put the fire out ... or not, either way the extinguisher is now empty and no longer a pressurised hazardous container. Simples! Don't try to overthink these things.

Craig66
NSW, 2460 posts
25 Jul 2019 7:48PM
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LooseChange said..
Light a fire in the backyard and try to extinguish it, job done. You either manged to put the fire out ... or not, either way the extinguisher is now empty and no longer a pressurised hazardous container. Simples! Don't try to overthink these things.


Such a great idea, on the job experience is the best way to learn.
Maybe set off all your out of date flares to start the fire, 2 birds one extinguisher

Shanty
QLD, 487 posts
25 Jul 2019 8:56PM
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Craig66 said..

LooseChange said..
Light a fire in the backyard and try to extinguish it, job done. You either manged to put the fire out ... or not, either way the extinguisher is now empty and no longer a pressurised hazardous container. Simples! Don't try to overthink these things.



Such a great idea, on the job experience is the best way to learn.
Maybe set off all your out of date flares to start the fire, 2 birds one extinguisher


You would want to hope your extinguisher works. Otherwise your house might be a little to toasty.



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