Hazardous waste is termed hazardous as it contains substances or properties that might cause harm to humans or cause harm to our environment. This does not always mean that it is toxic.

At North Yorkshire County Council we strive to improve the way in which we manage hazardous waste to reduce the risk it may pose. For more information you can contact us by using the contact details supplied below.

Hazardous chemicals can not be accepted at the Household Waste Recycling Centres, so if you have any hazardous chemicals from your home, please contact the waste management team using the details below. 

Please tell the team as much information as you can about what needs to be collected including quantity, volume and size e.g. two, half full, 5 litre tins of paint.