Frequently Asked Questions - Difficult / Hazardous Waste

Hazardous / Special waste may require special treatment as it can be particularly damaging to the environment and may be banned from landfill disposal. Hazardous waste includes:

Motor oil
Motor vehicle batteries
Used paint
Asbestos material
Building and construction waste 
Medical/clinical waste
Dead animals

Motor oil, motor vehicle batteries and used paint can be disposed of at both Community Centres (CRC's)

Asbestos is an extremely hazardous material, which should be handled with great care. Small quantities can be taken to the Community Recycling Centres at Freemens Common where it will be put in a special container. It's best to telephone the centre before taking your asbestos to make sure the container is not full or you may be turned away, the phone number is 254 3568. Please follow these guidelines when handling asbestos:
· wear a disposable mask and protective clothing
· wash thoroughly after handling it
· keep it damp to prevent dust
· keep sheets whole - do not break them
· double bag small pieces and secure with sticky tape

Building rubble - should not be put into your bin - it is the responsibility of builders to dispose of their waste so ensure they take it with them when they go. If your wheelie bin is too heavy it isn't safe to clip to the lifting mechanism of the collection vehicle and the crew will not be able to take it. Small quantities of rubble and similar waste can be disposed of by ordering a Bulk Collection or you can take it to either CRC sites.

Medical/Clinical waste cannot be disposed of in wheeled bins but requires a special collection. Clinical waste such as medical dressings and used syringes are only collected from individual households at the request of health trusts, health centres, doctors and district nurses. Contact the Waste Management Service line to arrange a collection.

Dead animals are collected by arrangement with the RSPCA and from an agreed point. Contact the Waste Management Service line to request a collection.