Awkward items
Disposal of paint, gas bottles, chemicals and vapes
Paint, gas bottles, household chemicals, vapes and light bulbs each have their own rules. Most places that take them are tips, and each item guide says what to do.
Where Binmap lists each item
Binmap lists 162 places that take these items: 150 tips and 12 specialist drop-off points.
Specialist disposal by town
Other places and schemes
Last updated: 15 October 2026
Written by Binmap using guidance from Podback.
Advice from national bodies
Towns with this kind of place
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