How do I dispose of old gas bottles?
Gas is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never leave old gas bottles in your dustbin.
Gas cylinders should be returned to the original supplier/manufacturer. If returned to the original place of purchase, you might be able to exchange an empty bottle for a full one or get your money back.
Under the Waste Acceptance Policy only 1 Gas bottle up to 15kg per household can be accepted at Longshot Lane or Smallmead rubbish sites.
How do I dispose of old paint?
Take unused paint, in its original container, to a household recycling centre / tip.
How do I dispose of hazardous waste, such as asbestos and garden chemicals?
See the Re3 website for details.
Call 0118 974 6000 between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday if you need further assistance.
Where can I dispose of oil?
Take unused oil, in its original container, to a household recycling centre / tip.
Where can I dispose of used car tyres?
Take used car tyres to an authorised tyre fitting company, who can arrange for safe, environmental destruction.
How do I report illegal dumping / flytipping of hazardous material?
