We don't collect dangerous items or clinical waste with your regular collections, but we can help you dispose of these or get a specialist collection.

Throw it in your bin (double bagged)

• incontinence pads
• sanitary protection
• nappies

Take to a reuse and recycling centre

• asbestos (see below)
• car tyres and batteries
• electrical items
• empty gas bottles
• engine oil
• household batteries
• fluorescent tubes and lightbulbs

Contact us to arrange collections

• syringes
• catheters
• stoma bags
• dialysis waste
• contaminated dressing

When booking a clinical waste collection you'll need a letter signed by your GP, hospital or district nurse first.

Book clinical waste collection

Contact Hazardous waste service

• pesticides
• petrol
• paraffin
• diesel
• creosote
• paint strippers

You can book a dangerous waste collection with the Hazardous waste service (this will take you to the City of London website)

Book Hazardous waste service

Asbestos

When broken up, asbestos fibres are a health hazard. So if you’re throwing away an item containing asbestos, please double bag it or wrap it in heavy-duty polythene. We don’t accept asbestos water tanks. 

If you’re not sure how to manage asbestos in your house, get advice from a licenced contractor. If you find any rubbish left by the road that you suspect contains asbestos, don’t touch it and report it immediately.