How to deal with household hazardous waste
What is hazardous waste?
Hazardous wastes are any solid or liquid material that may cause
harm to human health or the environment if not
disposed of correctly. The following are examples of hazardous
waste: 
- asbestos
- DIY products
- flammable liquids
- garden chemicals
- household cleaning products
- poisons e.g. rat bait
- motoring products e.g. anti freeze
How can I dispose of my hazardous waste?
Services for the collection of household
hazardous waste are provided by Suffolk County Council on behalf of
district and borough councils in Suffolk.
This list provides links to the relevant web sites and contact
numbers for more information:
General hazardous waste advice to householders
- Disposal must be in a way that avoids harming the environment
or causing harm to human health.
- Never dispose of household hazardous waste (e.g. pesticides or
creosote) down sinks, drains, lavatories, watercourses, ditches,
near wildlife habitats or near ponds.
- Products for disposal should not be mixed together, and
containers should be clearly labelled.
- If any hazardous waste is to be transported ensure that it is
packaged safely.
As with all waste, the first principle is to create as little waste
as possible.
For further information on household hazardous waste, please visit
the National Household Hazardous
Waste Forum.
Click here to download the hazardous waste
leaflet.