ANSWER: It is safe to dispose of EMPTY (fully discharged) fire extinguishers in your home trash.
Fire extinguishers that are NOT EMPTY can be dropped off here at the Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department for disposal, or you can contact a local fire extinguisher company for recharge or disposal information. Many fire extinguisher companies offer free or low-cost disposal.
ANSWER: Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department has a program in place to allow for the safe disposal of old or unwanted gasoline or diesel fuels. Please refer to the link below for up-to-date program information and disposal locations. (The Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department is NOT an authorized collection site)
ANSWER: Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department has a program in place to allow for the safe disposal of prescription drugs. Please refer to the link below for up-to-date program information and disposal locations. (The Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department is NOT an approved collection site.)
ANSWER: Alkaline batteries such as AA, AAA, C, & D batteries have been determined to be non-hazardous and may be disposed of in your regular trash.
Any battery that is rechargeable (Car/boat batteries, Lithium batteries, Ni-cad batteries), and button batteries are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly according to local guidelines. See the Household Hazardous Waste FAQ for more information.
ANSWER: Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department has a program in place to allow for the safe disposal of household hazardous items in and around the home including:
Please refer to the link below for up-to-date program information and drop-off locations. (The Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department is NOT an authorized collection site.)
ANSWER: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) considers domestic smoke detectors below regulatory concern and exempts these devices from regulatory requirements. The NRC recommends disposal of old or expired domestic smoke detectors in the regular household trash or you can mail the device back to manufacturer. Check the back of the detector for company name and address.
ANSWER: Blue Rhino Propane Company has a program in place to allow for the safe disposal of old or unwanted propane tanks. Please refer to the link below for up-to-date program information. (The Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department is NOT an authorized collection site.)
ANSWER: Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department has a program in place to allow for the safe disposal of household used sharps including needles, lancets, and syringes. Please refer to the link below for up-to-date program information and collection site locations. (The Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department is NOT an authorized collection site.)
ANSWER: Unfortunately, due to current regulations, the MBVFD is no longer able to assist in the installation of child car safety seats. There are a few certified agencies in the area that have the ability to assist you with proper installation.
For more information on child car safety seats, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats
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