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## What is dangerous waste? 

Some items are dangerous when put into household bins. They can cause fires and explosions at facilities and in transport, putting our workers in danger and impacting waste and recycling infrastructure.

[Find Out More](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste)

 

**Dangerous waste items:**

- **Vapes**
- **Electrical Items**
- **Batteries**
- **Gas Canisters**

If you do not know where to dispose of these items correctly, use this [recycling locator](https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator) to find safe recycling point near you.

**Where to take dangerous waste:**

- **Vapes:** can be disposed of through take-back schemes with the retailer
- **Electrical Items:** make a booking and take to our [Household Recycling Centres](https://www.birmingham.veolia.co.uk/household-recycling-centres)
- **Batteries:** make a booking and take to our [Household Recycling Centres](https://www.birmingham.veolia.co.uk/household-recycling-centres)
- **Gas canisters:** make a booking and take to our [Household Recycling Centres](https://www.birmingham.veolia.co.uk/household-recycling-centres)



 

 

 



 

 

 

 





## Where does dangerous waste cause harm? 



 

 

 







 

 



At the Materials Recovery Facility



 

 

 

 





 

 



At the Waste Transfer Stations



 

 

 

 





 

 



At the Energy Recovery Facility