Guide for Reuse, Repair, Recycling, and Safe Disposal
for Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and the City of Palo Alto
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Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers are hand-held household and portable extinguishers containing ABC extinguishing agent (powder).

Household Hazardous Waste

This item should never be put in a curbside bin. For more information visit our household hazardous waste page.

Consider extending the life of your fire extinguisher through refurbishing, repair, and/or recharging with a company specializing in servicing fire extinguishers. Information on fire extinguishers, California code for businesses on boats.

After using an extinguisher, it must be recharged. To get a fire extinguisher recharged, contact a certified fire protection company, a local fire equipment dealer, or a specialized fire safety service shop.

Vendors

Vendor Address City Destination Method Notes
North State Environmental (South San Francisco) 220 South Spruce Avenue
Suite 200 		South San Francisco Safe Disposal Pick-up for a Fee

Curbside Service

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Alameda
Albany
Berkeley
Castro Valley Sanitary District
Dublin
Emeryville
Fremont
Hayward
Hayward (Oro Loma - L2)
Livermore
Newark
Oakland
Piedmont
Pleasanton
San Leandro
San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3)
San Lorenzo (Oro Loma)
Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1)
Union City

RE:Source is an online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the California East Bay area and Palo Alto. Our goal is to connect you with the best options for what you need to get rid of or repair. Please note that we do not accept any items directly.

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