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
We have 14 Household Waste and Recycling Centres across Cornwall. You can find opening times and a list of accepted items for each site using the button below.
You can find your nearest HWRC by entering you postcode on our My Area page.
You need to book a slot to visit some sites.