Hazardous waste collections

A free collection service is provided for residents' hazardous waste, up to 50kg or 50 litres (1cwt or 10 gallons). Larger quantities are chargeable. This service is offered to residents and charities within Waltham Forest and is provided by the Corporation of London on behalf of the London Authorities.

To arrange for a collection of household hazardous waste ring the Corporation of London's Hazardous Waste Hotline on 020 7332 3433.

Collections include:

Asbestos waste (not exceeding 50kg in weight)

Chemical waste (not exceeding 50kg in weight or 50 litres by volume)

  • Inorganic solids, liquids and gases
  • Organic liquids and solvents including flammable substances
  • Organic peroxides
  • Acids
  • Alkalis
  • Cyanides
  • Water or air reactive chemicals
  • Oxidising agents
  • Reducing agents
  • Pesticides
  • Pharmaceuticals

Other types of difficult, hazardous or special waste

Clinical waste

Whipps Cross Hospital General Office collects all other types of clinical waste from domestic premises including used syringes. For advice or to request a collection contact your doctor or nurse.

Incontinence waste

The Council provides a collection service for incontinence waste and delivers special sacks for this service. These sacks must only be used for incontinence waste.
For further advice, or to request a collection

Contact Waltham Forest Direct 020 8496 3000

Send email to Waltham Forest Direct

Paint

Paint should not be put into your wheeled bin as it can leak out of the refuse collection vehicle onto the roads. It is also flammable and may react with other waste. Paint tins which contain dried paint can be put into your wheeled bin.

Unwanted domestic paint which can be reused is collected for redistribution to community groups in Waltham Forest. The scheme is operated by Forest Recycling Project, a local community business.

» More information on the Forest Recycling Project

Collection points are at:

Kings Road Recycling Centre,
Chingford E4

South Access Road, E17

Leyton Reuse and Recycling Centre
Gateway Road, Leyton

Forest Recycling Project,
2c Bakers Avenue,
Walthamstow (off Hoe Street)

Used engine oil

Used engine oil can be recycled at Kings Road Recycling Centre, Chingford, South Access Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, E17, Walthamstow, or Leyton Reuse and Recycling Centre.

Engine oil should not be poured down the drain as it can cause environmental damage.

Vehicle batteries

Vehicle batteries can be recycled at Kings Road Recycling Centre, Chingford, South Access Road, E17, Walthamstow, or Link.

For further information

Contact Waltham Forest Direct 020 8496 3000

Send email to Waltham Forest Direct

Public Realm
Environment and Regeneration
Low Hall
Argall Avenue
London E10 7AS
email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
tel 020 8496 3000