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Up to 5% of household waste can be classified as hazardous due to its potential to harm human health and the environment upon disposal, or proves to be problematic to dispose of (due to durability of material).

The Environment Agency estimates that 5 million tonnes of hazardous waste arose in England and Wales in 2002. However, only approximately 100,000 tonnes of this was from households and other municipal sources. Nevertheless, it is important that householders take care when disposing of hazardous materials.

Click on the link below for further guidance on these waste streams and how they can be managed:

WasteWatch - Difficult and hazardous household wastes

The National Household Hazardous Waste Forum aims to seek practical solutions to the problems associated with the management of Household Hazardous Waste, such as oil and chemicals. The site includes a virtual house to identify hazardous wastes around the home:

The National Household Hazardous Waste Forum