Hazardous household waste items are usually marked with an orange label as they pose a possible risk to human health or the environment if used irresponsibly.
Examples of hazardous household waste include:
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white spirit |
oven cleaner |
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stain removers |
pesticides |
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drain cleaners |
weed killers |
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household batteries |
fluorescent light tubes |
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glues |
energy saving light bulbs |
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wood preservatives |
electrical and electronic equipment |
All Household Waste Recycling Centres in Hampshire are licensed to receive hazardous household waste, including electrical goods, and have separate areas on site where they are collected before being delivered to accredited reprocessors. On arrival at a site, you should contact a member of site staff who will direct you to the appropriate container or area.
For further information on your local Household Waste Recycling Centre, please click here
Recognising Hazardous Household Waste
The most hazardous products, such as pesticides and chemicals, are labelled with orange and black hazard symbols, such as those below:
Further information
For more information on how to dispose of hazardous household waste, please contact Hampshire County Council on 0845 603 5634 or click here