How do I dispose of my expired/used fire extinguishers and smoke detectors?

Residential Fire Extinguishers

  • DO NOT place in your regular household trash or recycling.
  • Contact DeKalb's refuse provider, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), to schedule a Household Hazardous Waste pickup.
  • If possible, prior to pickup, discharge the fire extinguisher upside-down into a trash receptacle outside.

Residential Smoke Detectors

  • Place in regular household trash, even models containing radioactive material.
  • No special preparation or prior scheduling are necessary.

 To learn more about safe disposal of other types of household hazardous waste, visit www.lrsrecycles.com/houshold-hazardous-waste/.

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1. How can I relay a compliment concerning fire department service?
2. How do I request a tour of the fire station?
3. Why is a fire engine or other fire vehicles sent when I called for an ambulance?
4. I have noticed that the fire truck can change the traffic light to green, how does that work?
5. How do I obtain a copy of a fire or non-fire reports?
6. How do I obtain a copy of an ambulance reports?
7. How can I file a concern regarding fire department service?
8. Is there a charge for a false fire alarm?
9. If someone spills hazardous substances who is responsible to clean up the spill?
10. Does the Fire Department offer CPR and First Aid training?
11. How do I dispose of my expired/used fire extinguishers and smoke detectors?
12. How do I dispose of unneeded or expired medication?