England
Recycling centre
Not in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre.
Take chemicals, paint and oil to the tip's hazardous waste area in their original containers.
England-wide guidance, checked 26 Sep 2026. View the source
Petrol, diesel or other fuel
Also called: petrol, diesel, paraffin, kerosene, heating oil, fuel
Recycling centre
National rules. Choose your council to see its answer.
Your council's answer
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How to prepare it
- Never pour it down drains or on the ground, and never put it in a bin
- Most tips don't accept petrol, diesel or paraffin: ask a garage or a specialist waste company
- Use up old fuel if it's still usable, keeping it sealed in an approved fuel can
Where to take it
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National rules
The answer isn't the same in every UK nation. Choose your council to see the one that applies to you.
Scotland
Recycling centre
Not in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre.
Take chemicals, paint and oil to a recycling centre in their original containers; check first, as not every site takes every type.
Scotland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Wales
Recycling centre
Not in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre.
Take chemicals, paint and oil to the tip's hazardous waste area in their original containers; many Welsh tips need you to book a slot.
Wales-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Northern Ireland
Recycling centre
Not in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre.
Take chemicals, paint and oil to a recycling centre in their original containers; many limit how much paint you can bring.
Northern Ireland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Rules in the rest of the UK
England
Recycling centre
Not in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre.
Take chemicals, paint and oil to the tip's hazardous waste area in their original containers.
England-wide guidance, checked 26 Sep 2026. View the source
Scotland
Recycling centre
Not in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre.
Take chemicals, paint and oil to a recycling centre in their original containers; check first, as not every site takes every type.
Scotland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Wales
Recycling centre
Not in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre.
Take chemicals, paint and oil to the tip's hazardous waste area in their original containers; many Welsh tips need you to book a slot.
Wales-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Northern Ireland
Recycling centre
Not in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre.
Take chemicals, paint and oil to a recycling centre in their original containers; many limit how much paint you can bring.
Northern Ireland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
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