Business waste

Please see Government advice for businesses dealing with hazardous waste.

Waste from your home

Garth Road recycling centre

You can take these hazardous items to the Garth Road recycling centre:

  • car batteries (these must be placed in the bin marked "Batteries", as they may cause fires if placed elsewhere)
  • car oil
  • electrical appliances
  • light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
  • paint tins containing dry paint only

We are not accepting asbestos at Garth Road recycling centre at the moment.

City of London hazardous waste collection service

The free City of London hazardous waste collection service can take a limited amount of:

  • asbestos
  • chemicals
  • diesel
  • liquid paint
  • mercury thermometers
  • petrol

The City of London provides this service on our behalf. 

Other items