How To Dispose Of Smoke Detector?

Smoke detectors typically fall within two categories: photoelectric and ionization.

When it comes to disposal, old photoelectric detectors can be safely put in the trash, so long as you remove the battery first.

Does Home Depot recycle smoke detectors?

Home Depot does not recycle old smoke detectors; however every city has a recycling program. Contact your cities’ waste disposal department for a recycling station in your area.

Does Kidde recycle smoke detectors?

However, the Kidde website states: IMPORTANT: Alarms and fire extinguishers should not be recycled. Typically, alarms may be disposed of in your regular residential trash.

How do you dispose of old smoke detectors UK?

Smoke detectors in the home

Their responsibility is merely to take the old detectors to their local recycling centre, where they can place it with WEEE. The centre will then be responsible for segregating and treating the waste.

Is it illegal to take apart a smoke detector?

Well, It’s illegal to tamper with smoke detectors so you’re totally on your own with that one. From what I’ve found on the internet, The americium is bonded to a metal foil, then is usually pressed into a aluminum mounting disk. It’s apparently quite safe and stable, just don’t eat it or burn it.