Hazardous Waste Disposal
Some wastes are regarded as hazardous and should not be put out for collection in your domestic bin or sacks. Do not put liquid wastes down the drain. Dispose of any hazardous waste promptly. The table below shows what to do with domestic hazardous waste.
Some wastes are regarded as hazardous and should not be put out for collection in your domestic bin or sacks. Do not put liquid wastes down the drain. Dispose of any hazardous waste promptly. The table below shows what to do with domestic hazardous waste. |
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MATERIAL |
Take to household recycling centre |
Other disposal route |
Acids |
Yes |
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Aerosol cans (full) |
Yes |
Empty aerosol cans can be put in your recycling bin |
Anti-Freeze / Screen wash |
Yes |
|
Asbestos |
Yes |
|
Batteries - Car |
Yes |
|
Batteries - |
Yes |
|
Computer Monitors |
Yes |
Bulky waste |
Cleaning Products |
Yes |
|
Electrical / Electronic Equipment |
Yes |
|
Fluorescent light tubes/bulbs |
Yes |
|
Fridges / Freezers |
Yes |
|
Garden Chemicals / |
Yes |
|
Gas Bottles |
Yes |
|
Hypodermic Needles |
|
|
Low Energy Light Bulbs |
Yes |
|
Inks / Paints / Resins |
Yes |
|
Medicines |
Yes |
|
Motor Oil |
Yes |
|
Paint / White Spirit / Resin |
Yes |
|
Pesticides / Herbicides (household) |
Yes |
|
Photo chemicals |
Yes |
|
Solvents / Turpentine |
Yes |
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Televisions |
Yes |
|
Thermometers (Mercury) |
Yes |
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Wood Preservatives |
Yes |
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*It is advisable to contact the site in advance to ensure there is available capacity.