What is dangerous waste?
Some items are dangerous when put into household bins. They can cause fires and explosions at facilities and in transport, putting our workers in danger and impacting waste and recycling infrastructure. Find out more here.
Dangerous waste items:
- Vapes
- Electrical Items
- Batteries
- Gas Canisters
If you do not know where to dispose of these items correctly, use this recycling locator to find safe recycling point near you.
Where to take dangerous waste:
- Vapes: can be disposed of through take-back schemes with the retailer
- Electrical Items: make a booking and take to our Household Recycling Centres
- Batteries: make a booking and take to our Household Recycling Centres
- Gas canisters: make a booking and take to our Household Recycling Centres
Where does dangerous waste cause harm?
At the Materials Recovery Facility
At the Waste Transfer Stations
At the Energy Recovery Facility