Can I recycle it?
Empty disposable lighters are collected as part of your recycling collection.
Empty metal lighters can be recycled at our HWRCs in the metal recycling bank.
If it is not possible to empty the disposable lighters, please do not place them in your recycling bag or rubbish bin as they are flammable and need to be disposed of safely. Instead, please deposit them at a chemical storage container at one of our Household Waste and Recycling Centres (except Dudnance Lane, Pool).
Which container?
Empty disposable lighters go in your red recycling bag for plastic and metal packaging.
When is my collection day?
Useful information
Household Waste and Recycling Centres
View our Household Waste Recycling Centres to find
- location maps
- opening times
- materials accepted
You can also find your nearest centre by entering your postcode on our my area page.
For safety reasons, no public pedestrian access is allowed through the entrance or exit gates at any of our household waste recycling centres.
We now take commercial waste at our St Erth and Launceston HWRCs. You’ll need to book a slot in advance using our online booking system. To find out more, visit: Commercial Waste at HWRCs.
We only take waste from households at our other sites.