After extinguishing smoking materials, where should they be disposed of?

The correct disposal method for extinguished smoking materials is in a fire-resistant trash container. This option is designed specifically to handle potentially hazardous materials that could reignite or cause a fire. Fire-resistant containers minimize the risk of fire outbreaks by containing any residual heat or embers from the smoking materials, thus ensuring the safety of passengers and crew while in the aircraft.

Disposing of smoking materials in the nearest trash can could pose a significant fire risk, as typical trash cans do not have fire-resistant properties and can easily catch fire. Placing the materials in a secure box in the cabin might provide some containment but does not offer the necessary fire-proofing to prevent the possibility of a fire. Disposing of them outside the aircraft does not address the immediate need for safe and controlled disposal within the aircraft environment and may also create hazards outside the aircraft if not managed properly. Therefore, using a fire-resistant trash container is the safest and most effective choice in handling extinguished smoking materials on an aircraft.