Fire Extinguisher Disposal

How to Recycle Fire Extinguishers

Never Throw in the Garbage: Even if you are certain there is no remaining pressure, never throw a fire extinguisher in the garbage. It could explode in a garbage truck.
Check Regularly: Check your fire extinguisher every month to make sure that it is safe to use. The needle should point to the green area of the pressure gauge. If the needle points to the red area, you must replace your extinguisher or have it refilled. Most fire extinguishers only last 5 to 10 years, even if they have never been used.
Release Pressure for Proper Disposal: First, check your fire extinguisher’s pressure gauge. If there is still pressure, shoot a small amount of the contents into an open area. Let the canister sit for a few days to release the excess pressure before disposing as hazardous waste.

RECYCLING LOCATIONS

Hazardous waste must be disposed of at designated locations and times. There are six household hazardous waste facilities in San Luis Obispo County. All household hazardous waste facilities accept up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of waste materials free of charge.

Chicago Grade Landfill
2290 Homestead Road, Templeton, CA | For more information call: (805) 782-8530
Hours: Saturday 11 am-3 pm
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Cold Canyon Landfill
2268 Carpenter Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA | For more information call: (805) 782-8530
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 am – 3 pm
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Heritage Ranch Community Services District
4870 Heritage Road, Paso Robles, CA | For more information call: (805) 782-8530
Hours: Friday 12 pm – 2 pm
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Morro Bay Household Hazardous Waste Facility
160 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA | For more Information call: (805) 782-8530
Hours: Saturday 11 am – 3 pm
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Nipomo Household Hazardous Waste Facility
509 Southland Street, Nipomo, CA | For more information call: (805) 782-8530
Hours: Saturday 11 am – 3 pm
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Paso Robles Landfill
9000 CA Hwy. 46 East, Paso Robles, CA | For more information call: (805) 238-2028
Hours: Saturday 11 am – 3 pm
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These facilities accept all household hazardous waste but can not accept radioactive, medical waste, or explosives. The IWMA has separate programs for the proper disposal of batteries, CFLs, fluorescent tubes, mercury thermostats, medicine, needles and sharps, and paint. Empty containers may be discarded with your trash. For more information on proper disposal, call (805) 782-8530 or click on the links above.

Website Accessibility Policy

Cambria Community Services District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Cambria Community Services District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (805) 927-6223

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Cambria Community Services District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Cambria Community Services District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (805) 927-6223.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.