The Haz Guide

The City of London operates a “Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Service (HHWCDS) on behalf of 31 of the 32 London boroughs. The service has been provided since 1999. It is available to households and SMEs.

The service is free in some boroughs to householders up to a specified quantity, but the costs of collection and disposal are always charged to SMEs. The service is also used to collect fly-tipped hazardous materials such as barrels of used motor oil and mixed chemicals.
The service is provided on behalf of the boroughs by the City of London through a contractor, CSG Lanstar.

Waste producers can request the service via the website or via telephone. Waste producers are asked to provide specific details on the pick up location and types of waste. They are then informed of any charges that may be levied for the service.

The collection uses a modified transit van which is used to collect and safely contain the waste. The vehicle can collect up to one tonne of hazardous waste including any heavy or awkward items which can be loaded using an internal winch.

Hazardous materials are listed, packed, separately labelled and consolidated prior to onward transportation to CSG Lanstar’s plant in Manchester, where the materials are treated and disposed of using appropriate techniques to mitigate any environmental impacts.
Advertising and promotion of the service is left to the discretion of each of the individual London boroughs. As a general rule, the service is promoted in a low key way through websites and occasional newsletters.