Frequently Asked Questions: Household waste - disposal sites

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Household waste - disposal sites FAQs

Q: Unusual Waste: How can I dispose of paint?

Q: Unusual Waste: How can I dispose of a car battery?

Q: Unusual Waste: How can I dispose of Silver Oxide Cells (from watches, calculators etc)?

Q: Unusual Waste: How can I dispose of Mercuric Oxide hearing aid cells?

Q: Unusual Waste: How can businesses dispose of Cooking Oil?

Answer:

Cooking oil should not be poured down drains. For commercial users please contact Grays Waste 020 8555 0131. For individual caterers please contact Palmer & Klein 01375 892264, Ongar Hall Farm, Brentwood Road, Orsett, Essex RM16 3HU or John Morley on 01702 258831.

Cooking oil generated by households can be recycled at either Household Waste Recycling Centres.

Q: Unusual Waste: How can I dispose of Engine Oil?

Q: Household Waste Declaration Form - Do all vehicles have to submit a Household Waste Declaration Form?

Q: Household Waste Declaration Form: Which vehicles MUST complete and submit a Household Waste Declaration Form?

Q: Household Waste Declaration Form - Are there any other circumstances that a Household Waste Declaration Form must be completed?

Q: Household Waste Declaration Form - Which vehicles are not permitted to access the site under any circumstances?

Q: Household Waste Declaration Form - If I have a ‘commercial type’ vehicle and have completed a Household Waste Declaration Form will I be guaranteed access?

Q: Household Waste Declaration Form - Why has Southend-on-Sea Borough Council introduced this?

Q: Household Waste Declaration Form - Do I need to apply for access to the Household Waste Recycling Centres? Do I need to complete a Household Waste Declaration Form every time I want to visit a Household Waste Recycling Centre?

Q: Household Waste Declaration Form - Can I still use a trailer when visiting the Household Waste Recycling Centres?

Q: Household Waste Declaration Form - Where can I get a Household Waste Declaration Form from?

Q: Household Waste Declaration Form - What happens if I do not provide a completed Household Waste Declaration Form at the entrance of the site?