Avoid wastage by only buying as much paint, cleaning agents and other chemicals, as you need.
If the paint is of a good quality and re-usable it can be taken to the Colchester Re>Paint scheme who distribute it to community groups and individuals on low incomes. A collection point is located at the Colchester HWRC (Maldon Road, Shrub End).
More details of the Colchester Re>Paint scheme can be found at:
www.repaintessex.org.uk or call 01206 367776
As for the disposal of….
Paint:
- Empty containers of paint (regardless of type) and chemicals can be disposed of in the black (residual) bin.
Household Waste and Recycling Centres will refuse to take these substances. However, a special ‘Hazardous waste collection’ can be arranged for;
- Part or full containers of solvent based paint;
- Other hazardous household waste
- Bonded sheets of asbestos of one square meter in area or less.
This service may take approximately 3 to 4 weeks from when you arrange it.
The Hazardous waste collection service is 'free' for Babergh residents. Collection, treatment and disposal costs of hazardous waste are expensive for the Council (approx. £80 per collection). For this reason, residents are urged to follow the advice as set out above and to use this service only when absolutely necessary.
To arrange a collection, call the:
Refuse Hotline on 0845 6066045 (Local Rate Call)
Other Hazardous Household Waste:
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Garden Chemicals |
Pet care Products |
Motoring Products |
Household Chemicals |
Household Materials |
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Algicides
Animal Deterrents
Fungicides
Herbicides
Insecticides
Molluscicides
Rodenticides
Weed killers
Fertilisers
Lawn Treatments
Patio/path cleaners
Pond Treatments |
Veterinary Medicines
Any product that contains: Organophosphate pesticides or contain insecticides. |
Brake fluid
Minerals/synthetic oils
Petrol/Diesel
Transmission fluid
Used engine oil
Used oil filters
Antifreeze
Dismantling lubricant
Driveway concrete cleaner
Engine additives (internal)
Engine cleaning degreasant
Lead acid batteries
Plastic bumper filler/car body filler
Wheel cleaner |
Glass cleaners
Oven cleaners
Scouring/all purpose cleaners
Stain removers
Bleaches
Disinfectants
Alcohols
Aldehydes
Peroxygen disinfectants
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Ammunition and explosive devices (fireworks, pyrotechnics)
Asbestos
Cooking oils
Photographic chemicals
Wood (creosoted)
Clinical waste
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Further information regarding Hazardous Household Waste can be found via the link below from the The National Household Hazardous Waste Forum, then selecting the ‘Haz Guide’ link.
 National Hazardous Household Waste Forum
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