How to dispose of different types of hazardous waste
Waste is generally considered hazardous if it (or the material or substances it contains) are harmful to humans, animals or the environment.
Asbestos
Asbestos must be removed and disposed of in a controlled and safe manner. Visit our asbestos disposal page for more information.
Batteries and vapes
If batteries are thrown away with other waste and recycling, they are likely to be crushed or punctured during waste collection and processing.
Some battery types, particularly rechargeable, can ignite or even explode when they are damaged. Once this happens, the batteries can quickly set fire to other materials present in the waste.
Find out how you can dispose of batteries and vapes safely.
Chemicals
You can take household and garden chemicals to the Household Recycling Centre in Fengate for disposal. For example, we accept fertiliser, weedkiller and old cleaning products. You can also take engine oil and cooking oil.
Clinical, sharps and medical waste
We have put together information on how you can safely dispose of clinical, medical and hygiene waste, including syringes. Visit our medical and hygiene waste page.
Dead animals
To report a dead animal to us, please visit our Peterborough reporting system.
Choose the category 'Removal of debris' and then select 'Dead animal'.
Invasive species
If you have any invasive non-native plant species on your land, you must not dispose of them through the Household Recycling Centre or garden waste bin collections.
Examples of invasive non-native plant species include Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed.
Read guidance on how to stop and dispose of invasive non-native plant species on the GOV.UK website.
Paint
We cannot accept paint as part of the general waste collection. We encourage residents to take leftover paint to the Household Recycling Centre.
Before you place it in a skip at the Household Recycling Centre, please speak to a member of staff.
Guidance for businesses on disposing of hazardous waste
Businesses have a duty of care to make sure that they dispose of waste correctly and responsibly. Hazardous waste produced or handled by businesses must cause no harm or damage.
Read guidance for businesses on disposing of hazardous waste on the GOV.UK website.