Disposing of hazardous chemicals, paint and asbestos

Hazardous waste includes:

DIY products e.g. varnishes, paint stripper and some wood treatments.
Flammable liquids e.g. white spirit, paraffin and wood dyes.
Garden chemicals/pesticides e.g. weed killers and insect killers.
Poisons e.g. rat and mouse poisons
Household cleaning products and chemicals e.g. toilet cleaners, drain cleaners and bleach.
Motoring products e.g. antifreeze and brake/clutch fluid.

If you need to dispose of the above chemicals you can apply online using the button below.

The cost for collection is £80.96 which is payable at the time of booking. If you are on a means-tested benefit you are entitled to one free collection a year. You will need to provide evidence of your means-tested benefit when booking.

Collection will take place within 4-6 weeks.

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Disposing of paint

If you have less than five nearly empty tins of paint they can be disposed of in your black bin as long as the following action has been taken:

If the paint is emulsion, you must add some sand to the tin until the paint has been soaked up.
If the paint is gloss, it needs to be left out until the paint has gone hard.

Once this has been done you can place the tins into bags in your black bin.

To dispose of new or full tins of paint safely apply online using the button below, or email us a list of what you have for disposal, such as the number of tins and the type of waste they contain.

The cost for collection is £73.60 which is payable at the time of booking. If you are on a means-tested benefit you are entitled to one free collection a year. You will need to provide evidence of your means-tested benefit when booking.

Collection will take place within 4-6 weeks.

Paint cannot be disposed of at any of the Household Waste Recycling Centres in Ipswich.

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Asbestos waste

We will arrange for the collection of domestic asbestos waste from Ipswich households. This service is only for small items of waste e.g. a water tank; ironing board, up to 3 roofing sheets or a length of downpipe.

The cost for collection is £115.12 which is payable at the time of booking. If you are on a means-tested benefit you are entitled to one free collection a year. You will need to provide evidence of your means-tested benefit when booking.

If the asbestos is to be removed from a dismantled shed, garage or outhouse, waste regulations identify this as construction waste and it is liable for an additional charge. Please contact a registered asbestos contractor for quotes.

As per the guidance below, in order for us to process your collection request we will require a detailed list of the asbestos to be collected. Weights, length and width together with a photo of the asbestos to be disposed of. All pieces must be wrapped in thick polythene, individually, each piece weighing no more than 25kg.