Category Archives: Smoke Detectors

Don’t dump detectors, return to manufacturer

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Did You Know? Most smoke detectors last only 10 years and contain radioactive Americium 241, so send dead ones back to the manufacturer. Don’t put radioactive materials into the landfill OR the recycle bin! Here are some major manufacturers and … Continue reading →

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Smoke detectors last 10 years

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Did You Know? Most smoke detectors last only 10 years and contain radioactive Americium 241, so send dead ones back to the manufacturers like these: FIRST ALERT Send First Alert, BRK and Family Guard Smoke Detectors to: BRK Brands, 25 … Continue reading →

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