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What shouldn’t go in your household bins?
- Batteries. These contain toxic elements like nickel, cadmium, alkalis, mercury, nickel metal hydride and lead acid that can leak into the environment or cause fires. Find out where and how to dispose of them safely.
- Half empty aerosols (Chemical CleanOut)
- Gas canisters, paint and Chemicals (Chemical CleanOut)
- Building materials – take to Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre
- Hazardous or liquid waste
- Polysterene packaging – special collection
- Electricals
- Mobile phones
- E waste - TVs, computers, cables and computer-related peripherals. Find out where and how you can recycle or dispose of your unwanted or damaged items.
- X Rays
- Needles and syringes
- Out of date medicines
- Blister packs
Tips
- Where possible recycle pre-loved and good condition clothing, manchester, furniture and household items. Find out more
- If in doubt – check out our A to Z guide to reuse, recycling and disposal