Materials A-Z

Hazardous waste

Hazardous waste is any form of waste which can harm human health or the environment, or is difficult to handle. Each of the items on the list below is classed as hazardous waste:
• TV and computer monitors
• Fridges & freezers
• Fluorescent light tubes
• Infectious clinical wastes
• All asbestos containing wastes
• Waste oils
• End of life vehicles
• Lead acid batteries
You must separate out any hazardous waste from your general household waste before taking it to your local Household Waste Recycling centre. It must not be placed in any of the general household waste skips but handed to one of the site attendants.
Your local district or borough council may be able to collect your hazardous waste - to find out if this service is available, please contact your local District or Borough Council.
 

Household refuse

See domestic waste

Household Waste Recycling Centres

The Household Waste Recycling Centres are managed by GMWDA and are open to all residents of Greater Manchester. There are lots of recycling facilities at these centres and residents can also dispose of any household rubbish free of charge. Trade waste is not accepted at any HWRC.