Household Hazardous Waste
Recycling hazardous waste
Hazardous waste can be in a liquid, solid or even gas form. Engine oil, gas bottles, car batteries, paint, fire extinguishers, toners from copiers or laser printers and fluorescent lighting tubes are all examples of hazardous waste, which can be recycled via Council’s transfer stations.
Caution Alert
Your home may contain many hazardous materials, some of which can be recycled. If not recyclable, materials can be disposed of safely. These are listed below and more information is given on some items under the hazardous information.
Council Alert
Many councils provide services to safely dispose of these items. Check your local council for details.
| Items | Use | Examples | Recyclable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluorescent lights | lighting | long tubes or CFLs | √ |
| LPG cylinders | cooking or heating | BBQ, gas heater, caravan appliances | √ |
| Waste oil | lubricant | from vehicles | √ |
| Batteries | powering small devices charging electronic items charging appliances | laptop batteries, hearing aid batteries rechargeable batteries these are 'E-waste' dry cell batteries e.g. AA, AAA | √ √ X X |
| Chemicals | garden use household use garage/DIY use | herbicides, pesticides, fertilisers janola, bleaches, alkaline cleaners, acidic vinegars solvents, glues, non water-based paints | X X X |