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NC DEQ »   About »   Divisions »   Environmental Assistance and Customer Service »   Recycling »   General Recycling Information »   Special Recyclables »   Smoke Detectors

Smoke Detectors

Smoke/Fire Detector Disposal

The Solid Waste Section recommends that it is safe for a single household fire/smoke detector to be disposed of in a lined municipal solid waste landfill. For multiple fire/smoke detectors, the Solid Waste Section recommends that they be disposed of properly. Below are some useful links.

  • Fire/Smoke Detector Disposal from the U.S. Fire Administration.
  • Smoke/ Fire Detector Disposal
  • Clean Harbors (336) 342-6106
  • Curie Environmental Services (505) 888-9392

Additional vendors may contact John Patrone at (336) 776-9673 to be added to this list.

Files

US Fire Administration techtalk_v1n2_1209.pdf

PDF • 670.51 KB - September 19, 2016

Special Recyclables

  • ABC Containers
  • Asphalt Shingles
  • Electronics
  • Fats, Used Cooking Oil and Grease
  • Fluorescent Lights and Mercury Thermostats
  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Junk Mail and Phone Books
  • Oil Filters
  • Oyster Shells
  • Plastic Bottles
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Wooden Pallets

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