Hazardous waste

Chemical waste is not accepted in your kerbside collection and where possible should be used for its intended purpose.

Clinical waste is not accepted in your kerbside collection or at any Essex County Council recycling centre.

Fire extinguishers from your own household waste can be taken to any Essex County Council recycling centre. Before visiting a recycling centre, ensure the fire extinguisher is empty by squeezing the lever to ensure no pressure remains inside. Remove the extinguisher head to make it apparent that it is not charged. Please ask a member of site staff where to place the fire extinguisher.

Live fireworks are not accepted in your kerbside collection or at any Essex County Council recycling centre. Contact the company that sold you the fireworks for advice.

Spent or used fireworks must be fully soaked in water overnight and can then be placed in your kerbside general rubbish bin.

Fuel including diesel or petrol is not accepted in your kerbside collection or at any Essex County Council recycling centre. Please do not pour down drains. Contact your local vehicle servicing garage for advice.

Chemical waste is not accepted in your kerbside collection and where possible should be used for its intended purpose.

Gas canisters, such as small camping gas canisters (maximum 500ml) from your own household waste can be taken to any Essex County Council recycling centre. Before visiting a recycling centre, ensure the gas canister is emptied safely to ensure no pressure remains inside. Please ask a member of site staff where to place the gas canister.

Gas cylinders, such as Calor gas or Flo gas, are not accepted in your kerbside collection or at any Essex County Council recycling centre. Contact the company you purchased your gas cylinder from for advice.

Hazardous waste is not accepted in your kerbside collection or at any Essex County Council recycling centre.

Japanese knotweed is not accepted in your kerbside collection or at any Essex County Council recycling centre. You have an obligation to ensure Japanese knotweed does not spread from your land. Find out how you can stop the spread of Japanese knotweed and get advice on disposal.

Ragwort is not accepted in your kerbside collection or at any Essex County Council recycling centre.

Find out how you can stop the spread of ragwort and other harmful weeds and get advice on disposal.

Undamaged thermometers containing mercury can be taken to any Essex County Council recycling centre and given to a member of site staff for disposal.