Hazardous waste
Waste is hazardous if it can cause harm to humans or the environment and includes any waste that needs specialist disposal.
We don't normally take these items at our recycling centres. However, we hold annual free household hazardous waste days when we do accept certain hazardous waste items.
Household hazardous waste days
These are for residents disposing of hazardous household waste only. They are not for any business, group or other organisation.
Household hazardous waste days will be held on:
- 5 and 6 October 2024, 9am-4pm at Norwich North Recycling Centre
- 12 and 13 October 2024, 9am-4pm at Thetford Recycling Centre
- 19 and 20 October 2024, 9am-4pm at Hempton Recycling Centre
- 26 and 27 October 2024, 9am-4pm at Caister Recycling Centre
- 2 and 3 November 2024, 9am-4pm at King's Lynn Recycling Centre
- 9 and 10 November 2024, 9am-4pm at Dereham Recycling Centre
- 16 and 17 November 2024, 9am-4pm at Norwich South Recycling Centre
Some local district, borough or city councils may offer a hazardous waste collection. However, they might charge for it. You can also find specialist hazardous waste disposal contractors online. Check they have a waste carriers' licence and where they will dispose of the waste.
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