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Fire extinguishers may be recycled by taking them to the Buena Vista Landfill Hazardous Waste Disposal Area. Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District does not accept empty or expired fire extinguishers for disposal.
Open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
All HHW Facilities are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, and closed Christmas Eve at 11:30 am.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility at Buena Vista Landfill
Google Map Link (1 Mile South of Highway 1)
1231 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 454-2430
The Household Hazardous Waste team will pick up hazardous wastes (including fire extinguishers) from residents who are physically unable to bring their waste to a collection facility. To arrange for pickup at no charge, please leave a message on the Household Hazardous Waste Hotline: (831) 454-2606 Option 13. The team will contact you to schedule a pickup.