Find the correct way to dispose of anything in the UK.
Try: batteries, paint, fridge, vape, rubble
🔋 Batteries
- ! Do NOT put in household bins (fire risk)
- ! Tape terminals on lithium / rechargeable batteries
- ✓ Recycle at supermarkets or Household Recycling Centres
🛋️ Furniture
- ✓ Donate if clean/usable (charity reuse schemes)
- ! Otherwise use council bulky waste collection
- ! Avoid fly-tipping (fines / prosecution)
🔌 Electricals / WEEE
- ! Never in black bin
- ✓ Recycle at Household Recycling Centres (WEEE)
- ✓ Many retailers take old items when buying new
🧪 Paint & Chemicals
- ! Do NOT pour down the drain
- ! Keep sealed in original container
- ✓ Take to hazardous waste section at Recycling Centre
🛢️ Oils
- ! Do NOT pour oil down sinks/toilets
- ! Store in a sealed container
- ✓ Take to Recycling Centre oil point / some garages
🧱 Rubble & Building Waste
- ! Not for household bins (too heavy)
- ! Use skip hire / licensed waste carrier
- ! Don’t dump — it’s illegal
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