What is hazardous waste?

Hazardous waste is defined as waste that has hazardous properties which may make it harmful to human health or the environment.

There are over two hundred waste products classified as hazardous on the European Waste Catalogue, with many common items now considered hazardous including fluorescent tubes, fridges and freezers as well as computer monitors and televisions.

Examples of some common hazardous wastes include:

• Asbestos
• Lead-acid batteries
• Electrical equipment containing hazardous components such as cathode ray tubes (e.g. televisions)
• Oily sludge’s
• Solvents
• Fluorescent light tubes
• Chemical wastes
• Pesticides

For information on how Greenzone can help you with your hazardous waste disposal, please visit our hazardous waste management page, phone us on 0845 8844550