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Hazardous waste


Don’t put hazardous waste in your rubbish

The following waste types are classed as hazardous. You must dispose of them with care as they’re harmful to people or the environment:

  • asbestos – find details on safe disposal
  • chemicals like brake fluid or print toner
  • batteries
  • solvents
  • pesticides
  • car oil and other types of oil that aren’t for cooking
  • appliances like fridges that use ozone depleting substances
  • hazardous waste containers

How to dispose of hazardous waste safely

You can dispose of some hazardous waste types at some Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs).

Check your nearest HWRCs to see if any accept your hazardous waste type using the link below.

Check your nearest HWRCs

If none of our HWRCs can take your hazardous waste type, you’ll need to find a specialist contractor to collect it.

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