Hazardous wastes found in the garage
Do not put any of the following wastes down your sink, into main drains or in the general refuse or recycling. They should be taken to Townmead Road Re-use and Recycling Centre, Kew for safe disposal.
| Product or material | May contain these hazardous substances |
|---|---|
| batteries | Acid, Lead |
| old engine oil | Hydrocarbons, heavy metals, PCA's |
| oil filters | Hydrocarbons, heavy metals, PCA's |
| anti freeze | Ethylene Glycol, Methanol |
| brake Fluid | Polyalkylene, Glycol Ethers |
| engine additives (internal) | Hydrocarbons, detergents |
| engine cleaning degreasers (external) | Hydrocarbons, Kerosene |
| some driveway concrete cleaners | Acids |
| old petrol, dieses, parafin | Hydrocarbons |
| some wheel cleaners | Ammonia, acids |
| transmission fluid | Hydrocarbons |
| Painting product | May contain these hazardous substances |
|---|---|
| old lead paint | lead |
| gloss paints (solvent based) | Hydrocarbon, solvents |
| White Spirit | Hydrocarbon, solvents |
| brush cleaners | Hydrocarbon, solvents |
| Turpentine | Hydrocarbon, solvents |
| varnishes | Hydrocarbon, solvents |
| paint stripers | Hydrocarbons, ester solvent, methanol |
| wood preservative | wide range of chemicals |
For further information please contact Townmead Road Re-use and Recycling Centre on: 020 8876 3281