How can I arrange for a collection?• Contact your local council below• There will be a charge for collection • Collections will be made within 5 weeks

Babergh District Council0845 606 6045

Forest Heath District Council01638 719284

Ipswich Borough Council01473 433090

Mid Suffolk District Council 0845 606 6045

St Edmundsbury Borough Council01284 757320

Suffolk Coastal District Council01394 444000

Waveney District Council 01502 562111

What information will I need to provide?

• Address and contact details• Type of item to be collected

e.g. pesticide, varnish• Please do not understate the amount for

collection as an additional charge will bemade if a second collection is needed.

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Further guidance about Hazardous Waste and for a listof withdrawn products visit:

Pesticides Safety Directoratewww.hse.gov.uk/crd/index or call 03459 33 55 77

Telephone Helpline Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 6pmEmail: pesticides&detergents@defra.gsi.gov.uk

For more tips on how to Reduce, Reuse and Recyclesee our A-Z of Recycling:

www.suffolkrecycling.org.ukEmail: waste.management@suffolk.gov.ukTelephone: 03456 066 067

What should I do if my businessproduces hazardous waste?Contact the Environment Agencywww.gov.uk/hazardous-waste-producer-registrationor call 03708 506 506 for guidance on whetheryour business premises needs to be registered asa producer of hazardous waste.

Hazardous waste must be collected bya licensed contractor.

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How to dispose of your

Household HazardousWaste

What is Household Hazardous Waste?Household hazardous waste is any materialdiscarded by a household which is difficult todispose of or which puts human health or theenvironment at risk because of its chemical (orbiological) nature.

Hazardous waste must be disposed of responsibly.Please contact your local authority (details overleaf)to arrange a collection.

Examples of Household Hazardous Waste

Only certain types of household hazardous waste canbe taken to your local HWRC for safe disposal.

Used motor oilHousehold and vehicle batteriesFluorescent tubes and low energy lightbulbsTVs and computersFire extinguishers (except halon ones whichcan be collected through the local council service detailed overleaf.)

Please ensure that you place them in thedesignated container. No other types of householdhazardous waste can be accepted at HWRCsincluding paint and asbestos

• Asbestos e.g. ironing board mat or old asbestos guttering

• DIY products e.g. oil based paint, varnishes,paint stripper and some wood treatments (note:creosote is now banned for amateur use)

• Flammable liquids e.g. white spirit, paraffinand wood dyes

• Garden chemicals e.g weed killers & insect killers

• Poisons e.g. rat and mouse poisons• Household cleaning products and

chemicals e.g. toilet cleaners, drain cleanersand bleaches

• Motoring products e.g. antifreeze andbrake/clutch fluid

• Swimming pool chemicals e.g. chlorineadditives, pH adjusters and algicides

Safety Advice:

Do not dispose of any hazardous waste bypouring it down the sink, toilet or drain

Do not burn any hazardous waste on agarden bonfire as it can be dangerous

Do not dispose of hazardous waste in your bin

Make sure containers are properly labelledand follow manufacturer’s instructions

Store chemicals safely and away fromchildren and pets

Only completely empty containers can beplaced in your bin

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Water based paint – If you have less than 1/4tin left, leave the lid off and mix with dry sandor soil until completely solidified. Then doublebag it and place in your black bin. No liquidpaint must be placed in your bin or taken toa Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Oil based – This method should not be usedfor solvent based paint. Contact your localauthority to arrange a collection.

What can I do with leftover paint?

• Try to use up any leftover paint by adding asecond coat, using the product elsewhere in yourproperty or passing it on to family or friends to use.

• Try to buy the correct amount of paint you need.

Can I take hazardous waste toHousehold Waste RecyclingCentres (HWRCs)?