Many things that are thrown out in the rubbish – like some household batteries, car oil, or old paint – can contain harmful chemicals that damage the environment. Find out how to dispose safely of domestic hazardous waste.
Waste is hazardous when it has properties that might make it harmful to human health or the environment. The term 'hazardous' does not always mean that such waste is immediately harmful, though some can be.
Domestic wastes that may be hazardous include:
* asbestos
* pesticides
* fluorescent tubes
* oils
* some paints
* some household and car batteries
* discarded electrical equipment like TVs and computer monitors, fridges and freezers
* discarded energy saving light bulbs (also known as CFLs)
Hazardous waste – including electrical items like TVs, computers and fridges – should not be put into the mixed municipal waste collection. Most of it can be taken to your local waste and recycling centre (sometimes referred to as the 'tip' or the 'dump'), which is run by your local council.
In some cases, your local council may be able to collect the waste from you. There may be a charge for this. They will also be able to advise you on where to take all types of hazardous waste in your area.
Batteries
From February 2010, all shops that sell large amounts of household batteries must provide a collection bin for used batteries. You may also be able to put old batteries in your regular household recycling bins - check to see if your local council accepts them. You can also take batteries to a waste and recycling centre.
Car batteries should also be taken to a waste and recycling centre. Some shops that sell car batteries also accept old batteries for recycling. Check when you buy a new car battery to see if the shop will recycle your old battery for you.
Energy saving lightbulbs (CFLs) can be hazardous if not disposed of properly, as they contain mercury. 'Energy saving light bulbs' explains how to recycle them safely.
If medicines are flushed down the toilet, traces of them can end up in water courses, like rivers or the sea.
You can take any unwanted medicines to your local pharmacy, who will dispose of them safely.
You could also ask your GP about disposing of medicines that are still in-date and useable. Some GP practices are registered to donate unwanted medicines to charities, for use in developing countries.
Asbestos
Asbestos can become dangerous if it's broken. You should contact your local council for special advice on how to deal with asbestos. More information on dealing with asbestos can be found in the 'Asbestos removal' article in the Home and Community section.
Waste is hazardous when it has properties that might make it harmful to human health or the environment. The term 'hazardous' does not always mean that such waste is immediately harmful, though some can be.
Domestic wastes that may be hazardous include:
* asbestos
* pesticides
* fluorescent tubes
* oils
* some paints
* some household and car batteries
* discarded electrical equipment like TVs and computer monitors, fridges and freezers
* discarded energy saving light bulbs (also known as CFLs)
Hazardous waste – including electrical items like TVs, computers and fridges – should not be put into the mixed municipal waste collection. Most of it can be taken to your local waste and recycling centre (sometimes referred to as the 'tip' or the 'dump'), which is run by your local council.
In some cases, your local council may be able to collect the waste from you. There may be a charge for this. They will also be able to advise you on where to take all types of hazardous waste in your area.
Batteries
From February 2010, all shops that sell large amounts of household batteries must provide a collection bin for used batteries. You may also be able to put old batteries in your regular household recycling bins - check to see if your local council accepts them. You can also take batteries to a waste and recycling centre.
Car batteries should also be taken to a waste and recycling centre. Some shops that sell car batteries also accept old batteries for recycling. Check when you buy a new car battery to see if the shop will recycle your old battery for you.
Energy saving lightbulbs (CFLs) can be hazardous if not disposed of properly, as they contain mercury. 'Energy saving light bulbs' explains how to recycle them safely.
If medicines are flushed down the toilet, traces of them can end up in water courses, like rivers or the sea.
You can take any unwanted medicines to your local pharmacy, who will dispose of them safely.
You could also ask your GP about disposing of medicines that are still in-date and useable. Some GP practices are registered to donate unwanted medicines to charities, for use in developing countries.
Asbestos
Asbestos can become dangerous if it's broken. You should contact your local council for special advice on how to deal with asbestos. More information on dealing with asbestos can be found in the 'Asbestos removal' article in the Home and Community section.
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