Local hazardous waste disposal service
A GOV.UK postcode service for council help with household chemicals, batteries and other hazardous materials.
England and Wales · information
Visit the Local hazardous waste disposal service websiteWhat the service offers
- Council contact details
- Council lookup by postcode
- Local hazardous waste route
How to use this service
Enter your postcode, then ask the named council what it accepts and whether you need to book a collection.
Eligibility and charges
- Who can use it
- The GOV.UK postcode lookup covers England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland use separate council services.
Items linked to this service
The provider sets its own condition and collection rules. Check its website before you arrange a service.
Find a local recycling point
A nearby council site or drop-off point may also accept these items.
Other recycling and reuse services
Questions about Local hazardous waste disposal service
- How do I use Local hazardous waste disposal service?
- Enter your postcode, then ask the named council what it accepts and whether you need to book a collection.
- Where is Local hazardous waste disposal service available?
- England and Wales. The provider can limit coverage by postcode, store, item or collection route, so check your address on its website.
- Which items are linked to Local hazardous waste disposal service?
- This guide links 9 item types to the service. The provider sets the final condition, size and acceptance rules.
- Does Local hazardous waste disposal service charge a fee?
- This record does not confirm a charge. Check the provider website before you arrange the service.
Sources for this guide
- Find a local hazardous waste disposal service
GOV.UK · Reviewed 14 August 2026