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Materials Not Accepted for Disposal

  • Liquids,
  • Slurry (except as listed under controlled waste),
  • Empty steel and plastic drums (unless crushed or shredded/fully rinsed, no residues),
  • Ignitable waste,
  • Reactive waste,
  • Radioactive waste,
  • Special Waste except as permitted as controlled waste (asbestos)
  • Refuse that is on fire or smouldering,
  • Explosives,
  • Industrial chemical waste,
  • Small tires or large tires mounted on rims,
  • Ozone depleting substances (except as permitted as Controlled Waste contained in household appliances only)
  • Wire rope.