Short answer: Gas cylinders, aerosol cans that are not empty, batteries, fuel and chemical containers, sharps, anything that might contain asbestos and sealed or pressurised items do not belong in kerbside bins or ordinary scrap piles, because they can cause fires and injuries at sorting facilities and yards, and each has its own safe disposal route that your council or the supplier can explain.
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List Free →Fire and explosion risks
Batteries and pressurised containers are a common cause of fires in sorting facilities and trucks.
Hazardous contents
Chemicals, fuels and asbestos must be handled by specialists.
Use the right route
Councils and suppliers run collections for most hazardous household items.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade buyers list what they will not accept, which is a good guide to what to keep out.
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