The following items are classified as hazardous waste.
For regulatory and insurance reasons, these materials cannot be collected through the LoveJunk platform.
- Asbestos
- Biological or Medical waste
- Car batteries
- Car tyres
- Commercial fridges, freezers, aircon units or chiller cabinets (note: domestic fridges, freezers etc are NOT hazardous)
- Small electrical appliances (note: larger domestic appliances like washing machines, dishwashers and cookers are NOT hazardous)
- Fire extinguishers
- Gas canisters or bottles
- Oil, petrol or diesel
- Paint and Paint tins containing paint
- Raw meat or fish (unless packaged)
- Solvents and Toxic waste
We recommend contacting your local council for advice on how to dispose of these items in your area.
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