Hazardous Waste

Waste is hazardous when it contains properties that might make it harmful to our health or the environment. The European Commission's directive controlling the management of such waste is defined on the basis of a hazardous waste list. Many of these wastes are already regarded as 'special waste' in the UK.

SABC do not collect any hazardous wastes from any commercial businesses.

It is your duty to ensure that NO hazardous waste is placed out for collection with your usual (non-hazardous) commercial refuse.

• Standard Industry Codes
• Hazardous Waste Frequently Asked Questions (opens as a PDF file)

Recent Revisions

The European Commission has recently revised its list of hazardous waste and incorporated it into the European Waste Catalogue. This revised list includes a number of waste streams not previously considered to be hazardous, for example fluorescent tubes, television sets, batteries and computer monitors.

The Landfill Amendment Regulations, which came into force on 16th July 2004 bans co-disposal of waste to landfill. This means you must separate your hazardous waste from your normal non-hazardous waste. These changes are positive steps towards reducing risks to human health and the environment.

Hazardous Materials List

An indicative list of which materials to look out for:

• Solvents
• Photo-chemicals
• Pesticides
• Fluorescent tubes
• Lamps/bulbs containing mercury
• CFC-containing equipment such as fridges
• Oil and fat other than edible ones
• Paints and inks
• Adhesives and resins containing dangerous substances
• Detergents containing dangerous substances
• Prescription only medicines
• Other clinical wastes
• Batteries
• Electric/electronic equipment containing hazardous components
• Wood containing dangerous substances
• Aerosols

You may find the following links useful:

Environment Agency Waste Legislation

For more information please contact the Commercial Waste Department on 01743 281158 or email commercialwastebins@shrewsbury.gov.uk