The Hazardous Waste Centre (HWC) has recently opened and provides a central hub for hazardous waste disposal from both commercial and residential origins. Located opposite the Resource Recovery Centre, the HWC operates as a drive through drop-off point for the following types of hazardous waste:
- Waste oil
- Pesticides, herbicides, and garden chemicals - these can be very dangerous to humans, animals, and to the surrounding environment
- Small batteries like those found in power tools, electronics, or hearing aids - they contain either heavy metals such as cadmium or mercury, or lithium which can be very dangerous if not disposed of properly
- Paint and paint related material such as turpentine, paint thinner, varnish, paint stripper, and wood stain
- Solvents such as methylated spirits and citronella oil
- General household and commercial chemicals such as cleaners etc.
- Pool or spa chemicals such as pool chlorine or bromine tablets etc.
- Fluorescent light tubes and compact fluorescent light bulbs, eg; energy saver bulbs, as these contain the heavy metal mercury
- Old fuel such as petrol, old two-stroke mix, and diesel
- Lead acid batteries from cars, trucks, tractors etc. These contain sulphuric acid and the heavy metal lead
- Gas cylinders and aerosols
- Fluorescent light fittings
- PCBs from old capacitors which are quite often found in old light fittings
- Asbestos
- Fire extinguishers, especially yellow BCF fire extinguishers that contain an ozone depleting substance
- Explosives such as flares and fireworks
- Whiteware
- All E-waste
Can't see your items listed above? Contact 027 749 4741 to discuss.
Domestic quantities of hazardous waste are free to dispose of, commercial materials may incur a charge for disposal.
Much of the hazardous waste is sent away for recycling so not only do you help ensure the environment is safe for future generations by keeping hazardous waste out of the landfill, you play a part in enabling the recycling of the materials.
As there is a cost to process and dispose of whiteware and
e-waste there is a charge for this, refer below.
