What hazardous waste is
Hazardous waste is waste that is harmful to people or the environment.
This includes items like:
- antifreeze, white spirit, adhesives, mastic, petrol and diesel
- bleach, ammonia and drain cleaners
- household cleaning products and toilet cleaners
- garden chemicals, pesticides and weed killers
- paint
How to get rid of hazardous household waste
You’ll need to book a collection with the City of London to get rid of hazardous household waste. This service is free and only available to private households.
A household can only book:
- a collection of up to 50kg of waste
- up to 3 collections a year
Book a hazardous waste collection
If you have asbestos sheets or bags, take them to the Reuse and Recycling Centre.
Getting rid of hazardous business waste
If you're a business, charity or school, you’ll need to:
- contact the City of London on 020 7332 3433
- use a private contractor to dispose of your hazardous waste