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Waste is hazardous when it has properties that might make it harmful to A picture of dangerous abbestos human health or the environment. The term 'hazardous' does not always mean that such waste is immediately harmful, though some can be. Hazardous waste should never be put in your bin. You must always dispose of it properly.

If you are unsure as to whether something is hazardous or not, then please contact the Environmental Agency.

Hazardous waste usually includes the following

asbestos
batteries and discarded electrical equipment such as TVs and computer monitors, fridges and freezers
chemicals and pesticides
fluorescent tubes
medical/clinical waste
oils and paints

Asbestos

If you need to dispose of asbestos you can arrange for it to be collected by the Corporation of London. For further information about asbestos please visit the Direct.gov website.

Batteries

You can recycle your non-lithium household batteries commonly found in torches, hearing aids, camcorders, calculators, watches, cameras and toys at the following locations: