Disposal of Other Wastes – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This section covers some of the most frequently asked questions about the disposal of household waste. Please use the feedback form below if your question is not covered by the FAQs but please use the search facility at the top of this page to make sure that your question isn't answered elsewhere.
Q. I have found asbestos whilst dismantling an old garage, how do I dispose of it safely?
A. The City Council’s Health Protection Service can give you more detailed advice on asbestos materials in your home. Visit the Householders Guide to dealing with asbestos, where more information is given, or telephone 273 4415. Council tenants should contact their local Area Housing Office.
Q. How do I get rid of my Large and Bulky Items?
A. Any household waste which is too large to fit into the normal waste bin or is over 25 kilograms in weight is classed at Bulky Waste. This does not include building rubble or similar non-household waste. Please see our page on Bulky Collections.
Q. How do I dispose of my TV, VCR or computer equipment?
A. You could ask Veolia to collect it, telephone 273 4567 (See our page about Bulky Waste) or, if you have transport, you could take it to one of the Council's 5 Household Waste Recycling Centres. As this type of waste has to be disposed of in line with the Hazardous Waste Regulations and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive the operatives will direct you to where the items can be put so that they can be kept separate from other wastes. Directions to the Household Waste Recycling Centres can be found via this link.
Q. How do I dispose of my fridge/freezer?
A. Fridges and freezers have to be treated in accordance with European Directives to remove the CfCs contained within both the coolant and the foam insulation. You can have your fridge/freezer collected and disposed of free of charge by ringing the Sheffield Council call-centre on 273 4567 and then pressing 1 to get through to the Veolia call-centre. Veolia will then arrange with you when the unit can be collected and they will ensure that it is disposed of correctly. Alternatively you can take them to one of the Household Waste Recycling Centres.
Q. How do I dispose of my household batteries safely?
A. The five Household Waste Recycling Centres provided by the Council have containers on site for the collection of your household batteries so that they can be recycled. Please ask the assistant on site to direct you to the appropriate container. Directions to the Household Waste Recycling Centres can be found via this link.
Q. How do I get rid of Engine Oil?
A. This can be placed in the designated containers at the five Household Waste Recycling Centres.
Q. How do I get rid of my Fluorescent Tubes and Light Bulbs?
A. Householders can take these to one of the five Household Waste Recycling Centres.
Q. How do I get rid of my old unwanted decorating paints?
A. There has been a change in legislation that dictates the method of disposal of paints. Water based paints are still able to be disposed of with the general wastes, but all other paints are classified as hazardous waste and have to be disposed of accordingly. Water based paints i.e. emulsions can be disposed of at all of the five Household Waste Recycling Centres and put in the general waste skips. Any other paints must be taken to Blackstock Road Household Waste Recycling Centre and placed in the CHEM bank by a site operative. For further advice please contact the Veolia call centre on 273 4567- choosing Option 1.
We have tried to cover the disposal of a variety of wastes which you may need to get rid of, however, please fill out our Household Waste Feedback/Query Form if you have any other query which has not been answered above.
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