Household hazardous waste includes any material discarded by a householder which puts human health or the environment at risk because of its chemical or biological nature.
Examples of household hazardous waste include:
- Asbestos (for example, ironing board mats or old asbestos guttering)
- DIY products (such as oil based paint, varnishes, paint stripper and some wood treatments - please note that creosote is now banned for amateur use)
- Flammable liquids (such as white spirit, paraffin and wood dyes)
- Garden chemicals (such as weed killers and insect killers)
- Poisons (for example, rat and mouse poisons)
- Household cleaning products and chemicals (such as toilet cleaners, drain cleaners and bleaches)
- Motoring products (such as antifreeze and brake/clutch fluid)
- Swimming pool chemicals (such as chlorine additives, pH adjusters and algicides).
From 1 December 2023 hazardous waste collections can be booked directly with our contractor Biffa. You do not need to contact your district or borough council to book a hazardous waste collection. Find out how to book a hazardous waste collection here. Charges apply.