Hazardous wastes found in the home
Do not put any of the following wastes down your sink, into main drains or in the general refuse or recycling, where they can pollute the soil, and waterways. They should be taken to Townmead Road Re-use and Recycling Centre, Kew for safe disposal.
| Product or material | May contain these hazardous substances |
|---|---|
| bleaches | Chlorine, Hydrogen Peroxide, Sodium Hydroxide |
| cleaning products | Phosphates, Sodium hypochlorite |
| oven cleaners | Caustic Soda, Phosphates, Polycarboxylates |
| window cleaners | Ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid, White Spirit |
| stain removers | Phosphates Sodium, hydrosulphite |
| photo chemicals | Ammonia, Boric Acid, Formaldehyde, Sulphuric Acid |
| fluorescent tubes | Mercury |
| household batteries (rechargeable) | Mercury, Nickel Cadmium |
| camera batteries | Lithium |
| watch, calculator and hearing aid batteries | Mercury |
For further information please contact Townmead Road Re-use and Recycling Centre on: 020 8876 3281