Check the extinguisher label for disposal instructions
Determine whether the extinguisher is empty, partially full, or pressurized
Contact your local fire department for disposal guidance
Contact your local hazardous waste facility
Take rechargeable or refillable extinguishers to a certified fire equipment service company
Return manufacturer-recalled extinguishers according to the recall instructions
Do not puncture, crush, or incinerate the extinguisher
Do not throw a pressurized extinguisher in regular trash
Remove the extinguisher from service before disposal
If allowed locally, discharge the extinguisher completely before recycling or disposal
Separate metal parts for recycling only if local rules permit
Follow local regulations for empty canisters and pressurized containers
Dispose of expired or damaged extinguishers through approved collection programs