Hazardous Refuse

More than five million tonnes of hazardous refuse is produced each year in England and Wales. The  legislation means that as of July 2005 waste classed as 'hazardous' must be disposed of separately from non hazardous refuse. This will lower the risk of damage to our environment and our health.

What is hazardous refuse?

Refuse is classed as 'hazardous' when it contains substances or properties that might make it harmful to human health or the environment. Up to now, types of refuse classed as hazardous have included substances such as chemicals, asbestos and other toxic materials.

The European Commission has classed as 'hazardous' some everyday objects that we wouldn't normally consider to be harmful, such as batteries and PC monitors.

How do I dispose of hazardous refuse?

Asbestos or chemicals

The Corporation of London's hazardous refuse collection service will collect asbestos or chemicals from your home, provided they are packaged ready for collection.

Residents are entitled to one free asbestos collection and three chemical refuse collections per year.

Please click on the link to request this service, Corporation of London's hazardous waste removal information or you can contact them directly by calling 020 7332 3433

To find out more about asbestos, use the links below.

• Go to Southwark's Asbestos page
• Asbestos Removal Contractors Association website
• Information on asbestos from the Environment Agency
  

Batteries

Both car batteries and normal household batteries can be disposed of at the the household waste reuse and recycling centre at Manor Place.

• Find out the the household waste reuse and recycling Centre's address and opening hours
  
  
  An old car or other unwanted vehicle can be disposed of by the council.
• Find out about Southwark's unwanted vehicle disposal service
    

Clinical refuse

• Find out about Southwark's Clinical Waste Collection Service
  

Computers and related equipment

Any equipment that is in working order but no longer needed can be recycled and sent to developing countries.

• Find out how easy it is to recycle IT materials on the Realise Network website

Or, alternatively contact the CRISP recycling project for further information.

Tel: 020 7703 5222
www.crispej.org.uk  
CRISP
7-9 Brandon Street
London
SE17 1NA

Empty printer or toner cartridges can be collected by Green Care. Call 0800 502050 for further information.

Engine oil and central heating oil

This can be disposed of at the Household waste and  Recycling and Reuse Centre at Manor Place. 

Find out the the household waste reuse and recycling Centre's address and opening hours. Alternatively, have your engine oil changed at a certified garage to ensure that it is disposed of properly.

Gas cylinders

Gas cylinders for heaters can usually be recycled by returning them to the shop where you bought them.

Mobile phones

You can recycle your mobile phone and any chargers, batteries etc. through the OFFERS scheme. Find out how to do this on the OFFERS website.

Pesticides

Pesticides are toxic, so don't throw them away or pour them down the drain. You can dispose of pesticides safely at the Recycling and Reuse Centre at Manor Place.

• Find out the Household waste Reuse and Recycle Centre's opening hours and address
  

Televisions

Contact the CRISP recycling project for further information.
Tel: 020 7703 5222
www.crispej.org.uk
CRISP
7-9 Brandon Street
London
SE17 1NA

Contact us

If you have any other types of waste you need to dispose of, please contact us for advice.

Waste and Recycling teams
Tel: 020 7525 2000
environment@southwark.gov.uk
Reuse and Recycle Centre
Manor Place Depot
Manor Place
London
SE17 3DW