Paint and varnish
Solvent-based and large quantities of water-based paint.
Hazardous waste · Ipswich
Hazardous waste disposal in Ipswich
Paint, solvents, oils, chemicals, pesticides and batteries collected from homes, workshops, farms and businesses and taken to licensed facilities.
- Correct packaging and labelling
- Consignment notes for businesses
- Household and trade collections
Hazardous waste disposal: what to expect
Hazardous waste is anything that could harm people or the environment if it is not handled properly. Common examples include solvent-based paint, thinners, motor oil, antifreeze, garden chemicals, pesticides, batteries and cleaning chemicals. None of these can go in a skip, a household bin or down the drain.
We collect hazardous waste from homes, garages, workshops, farms, schools and businesses around Ipswich. Items are checked, packaged and labelled for transport, and taken to licensed treatment facilities. Business customers receive a hazardous waste consignment note for every collection, as required by law.
Hazardous items often turn up during clearances: old tins of paint in the garage, weedkiller in the shed, or drums of oil in a workshop. We separate these during house and garage clearances so nothing ends up in the wrong place.
Hazardous waste we collect
Solvents and thinners
White spirit, thinners and cleaning solvents.
Oils and fuels
Engine oil, hydraulic oil, cooking oil and contaminated fuel.
Garden and farm chemicals
Weedkillers, pesticides and fertilisers, including unlabelled containers.
Batteries
Car, lead-acid and household batteries.
Workshop and lab chemicals
Cleaning products and chemicals from schools and workshops.
Storing and disposing of hazardous waste
Keep containers closed and labelled
Store chemicals in their original containers with the lids on. Do not mix different chemicals together, as some react dangerously.
Water-based paint
Small amounts of water-based paint can be dried out with sand or a paint hardener and then put in general waste. Solvent-based paint and large quantities should go for hazardous waste disposal.
Unknown chemicals
Old, unlabelled containers are common in sheds and farm buildings. Do not open or sniff them. Tell us what you can see and we will arrange safe identification and collection.
Business duties
Businesses producing hazardous waste must use a registered carrier, complete a consignment note for each movement and keep records for three years.
How it works
Tell us what you have
Photos and a description help us plan safe handling.
Quote and paperwork
A fixed price and the right documents for the waste type.
Safe collection
Packaged and transported by trained staff.
Licensed disposal
Taken to a permitted facility, with records provided.
What affects the price of paint, chemical and oil disposal
Every job is priced individually. These are the main factors.
- Type of waste
- Some chemicals cost more to treat than others.
- Quantity
- Larger volumes cost more but less per litre.
- Packaging
- Leaking or unlabelled containers need extra handling.
- Identification
- Unknown chemicals may need testing.
Why choose Ipswich Waste
Registered waste carrier
Every collection comes with a waste transfer note, so you can prove your waste was handled legally.
Recycling first
Waste is sorted at licensed sites so rubble, metal, wood, card and green waste are recycled.
Fixed prices
Clear quotes agreed before we start, including permits and disposal.
Local and fast
Based in Ipswich, with next-day service across most IP postcodes.
Paint, chemical and oil disposal across Ipswich and nearby
We cover Ipswich and the surrounding towns, villages and business parks, including:
- Ipswich town centre
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Chantry
- Whitton
- Rushmere St Andrew
- Kesgrave
- Martlesham
- Woodbridge
- Felixstowe
- Claydon
- Bramford
- Sproughton
- Pinewood
- Copdock
- Capel St Mary
- Hadleigh
- Needham Market
- Stowmarket
- Ransomes Europark
- Futura Park
Frequently asked questions
Can I put paint in a skip?
No. Paint must be collected separately. Small amounts of water-based paint can be dried out and disposed of with general waste.
Do you collect from households?
Yes. We collect household hazardous waste, often as part of a clearance.
What paperwork do businesses get?
A hazardous waste consignment note for every collection.
Can you take old pesticides from a farm?
Yes, including unlabelled and old containers, once we know what they are.
Do you collect car batteries?
Yes. Batteries are recycled for their lead and acid.
Do you take cooking oil?
Yes. Used cooking oil from restaurants can be collected and recycled.
Book paint, chemical and oil disposal in Ipswich
Tell us what you need and we will confirm a fixed price.