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How to dispose of smoke detector.

Recommended answerSmoke detectors are electronic products and some models contain sealed radioactive sources or batteries.
Find collection placesBrowse recycling centres

Recommended route

Follow manufacturer, retailer or local hazardous/electronics guidance.

Before disposal or return

  1. Remove replaceable batteries only when instructions allow.
  2. Keep the device intact.

Do not

Do not dismantle, crush or burn a smoke detector.

Reference sources

U.S. EPA — electronics donation and recyclingOpen source ↗Recycle Now — electrical item recyclingOpen source ↗U.S. EPA — household hazardous wasteOpen source ↗

Checked 2026-08-16

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