GOV.UK hazardous waste disposal finder
A GOV.UK postcode service for council help with household chemicals, batteries and other hazardous materials.
England and Wales · information
Visit the GOV.UK hazardous waste disposal finder 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.
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- NHS pharmacy medicine returns
- Recycle Now books guidance
- Recycle Now building materials guidance
- Find your local council
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- Emmaus
- Recycle Now toys and games guidance
- Recycle4Charity
- Sue Ryder charity shops
- Recycle Now bicycles guidance
- Recycle Now inhalers guidance
- GOV.UK household waste service
Questions about GOV.UK hazardous waste disposal finder
- How do I use GOV.UK hazardous waste disposal finder?
- Enter your postcode, then ask the named council what it accepts and whether you need to book a collection.
- Where is GOV.UK hazardous waste disposal finder 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 GOV.UK hazardous waste disposal finder?
- This guide links 6 item types to the service. The provider sets the final condition, size and acceptance rules.
- Does GOV.UK hazardous waste disposal finder 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