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Hazardous waste

Recycle at home

Hazardous household waste items can cause damage to health or the environment and should not be put in your waste or recycling bins.

Many recycling centres accept certain types of household hazardous waste. Contact your local authority for advice or find your nearest hazardous waste disposal service below.

Find your nearest hazardous waste disposal service

If you live in England or Wales, you can enter your postcode on the GOV.UK website to find your nearest local hazardous waste disposal service.

If you live in Scotland, visit the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) for more information.

For Northern Ireland residents, visit the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs website.

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