Hazardous Waste

3. Glass light source—contains trace mercury and must not be landfilled.
4. Wiring component made of metal and plastic—falls under electrical waste regulations.
7. Sticky substances—solvent-based types are flammable and environmentally risky.
8. Pigmented liquid—printer cartridges are hazardous if not emptied and recycled properly.
9. Coloured liquid—not allowed in general bins, must go to household hazardous waste sites.
11. Combustible substance—used containers require safe disposal to prevent fire risk.
12. Former building material—banned in the UK due to links to lung disease and mesothelioma. Must be removed by licensed professionals only.
13. Energy-efficient light tech—often contains electronic components regulated as WEEE.
14. Liquid lubricant or fuel—used types are hazardous waste and require licensed disposal.

1. Audio accessory with electronic components—subject to electrical recycling mandates.
2. Disposable nicotine devices—classified as WEEE, battery, and hazardous waste.
3. Power source containing chemicals—must be recycled separately by law in the UK.
5. Chemical liquid used in cleaning or degreasing—often flammable and strictly regulated.
6. Data-driven device—must be recycled securely under UK WEEE laws.
10. Fine powder used in printers—considered hazardous waste and must be collected separately.
12. A type of household battery—contains reactive chemicals that must be recycled separately under UK waste laws.