USPS: Keep fire extinguishers out of the trash

Fire extinguishers are considered hazardous waste, and their disposal, recharging, recycling or exchange should be handled by a professional service.

July 20, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees that fire extinguishers are considered hazardous waste and should never be thrown in the trash. Depending on their age or condition, they should be reused, refilled, recycled or exchanged. Several USPS sites have a service contract, established by the USPS Facility Services Category Management Center, for … Read more