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Hazardous Household Waste

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Hazardous Household Waste

If you have any items that may be unsafe to dispose of in the usual way, please contact Oxfordshire County Council for free advice on safe disposal.  To find out about disposing of asbestos, please see Asbestos disposal

The County Council offer a free doorstep collection of hazardous household waste. This is carried out once a month by a contractor. 

Items may include the following:

  • Garden chemicals
  • Unusable solvent based paint
  • Paint over 10 years old
  • Paint strippers and thinners
  • Varnishes, wood stains and preservatives
  • Sealants and glues
  • Car care products
  • Unknown items

When calling for advice or a collection, you will need to provide the following information:

  • Description of item i.e. pesticide, weed killer, unknown etc
  • Size and type of container
  • Amount still left in container

You will be advised of the collection date. However, should you be unavailable on the date specified, an arrangement can be made to collect your waste from an alternative secure location.

It is essential that you provide correct details of the type and quantity of waste to be collected as any waste that is different to or of greater quantity than you have indicated, will not be collected.

To arrange this service, please contact Oxfordshire County Council or phone their waste team on 01865 816043.

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