Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste is a general term for all kinds of hazardous waste. Examples include batteries, energy-saving light bulbs, and paint. These substances are harmful to people and the environment.

If this hazardous waste is not properly sorted, it can be dangerous for the people who collect it. This waste can also seriously pollute the soil, air, or water.

Household Hazardous Waste contains harmful substances, a large portion of which can be reused. Therefore, please recycle this hazardous waste separately.

Return Household Hazardous Waste

• Please drop off Household Hazardous Waste at the recycling center. Click on the link to view the recycling centers and the opening hours .
• You can also drop off Household Hazardous Waste at city hall.
  Located at 21 Koninklijke Marinelaan in Voorschoten. You can do so on Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• You can also drop off batteries, energy-saving light bulbs, and fluorescent tubes in special collection bins at stores and home improvement stores.
• You can also return medications and syringes to the pharmacy.
   

More information

For more information about “ Household Hazardous Waste ,” visit the Milieu Centraal website at .