Hazardous Waste
What is Hazardous Waste?
Hazardous waste is any waste that can pose a direct hazard to the health humans, animals or plants. Hazardous waste includes:
- fluorescent lights
- smoke detectors
- paint cans
- gas bottles
- fire extinguishers
- batteries
- oils
- printer cartridges
- x-ray films.
Hazardous waste cannot be placed in your residential waste bins as it must be disposed of safely.
How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste
There are a number of waste to dispose and recycle hazardous waste.
North Sydney Community Recycling Centre
The Community Recycling Centre (NSCRC) is a free service provided by Council's, where you can you can drop off household problem waste that can’t go in your kerbside bins.
The CRC is located at 8 Waltham Street, Artarmon.
Opening Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8.00am to 2.00pm.
- Saturday and Sunday 8.00am to 4.00pm.
- Closed Wednesdays, Thursdays and public holidays.
For more information visit the NSROC website or call 02 9936 8100.
NSW EPA
If you have a large volume of or unacceptable varieties of hazardous waste, you should visit the EPA website or contact them on 131 555 for advice about disposing of your hazardous materials.