Fire Extinguishers are a hazardous product, subject to explosion if crushed in landfills and thus unsuitable for regular disposal. Do the right thing and return your expired fire extinguisher for recharge or recycling to Crest Fire Extinguishers (listed below).
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities
How do I go green?
Reduce
Check your extinguisher and note its expiry date. Have it recharged or checked at the proper time.
Reuse
Fire extinguishers can be serviced and recharged if used or past expiry. Check the listings below.
Recycle
You can return extra or non-working extinguishers to the facility noted below.
Facilities
Crest Fire Extinguishers Ltd.
487 Burnside Road East
Victoria
250-386-7222
Hartland Recycling Facility
# 1 Hartland Avenue
Victoria
250-360-3030
The Environmental Story
Fire extinguishers found in most homes contain a chemical combination designed to suppress and smother a fire. Usually, the chemicals are foam or powder sodium bicarbonate or potassium bicarbonate, pressurized with nitrogen.
Save the Date!
This year, Hartland Happening is on Sunday June 24th.
10:30 am to 3:00 pm
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Questions? Call the CRD Hotline.
We can answer your questions on the Hartland landfill, composting, household hazardous waste, recycling and more!
t: 250.360.3030
toll-free: 1.800.663.4425 #3030
Go blue. It's the right thing to do.
Use CRD Blue Boxes & Bags at the curb.