- Hazardous waste contains harmful substances that shouldn’t be released into the environment.
- Put hazardous waste in the red bin and schedule a free pickup at hentavfall.no (page is in Norwegian).
- You can also drop off hazardous waste for free at IVAR’s recycling stations.
- Leftover medications and needles should be returned to the pharmacy.
Batteries, paint, and other hazardous waste
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What counts as hazardous waste?
Common hazardous waste items include:
- All types of batteries and battery-powered devices
- Mobile phones, light-up shoes, and small electronics
- Light bulbs and electrical cords
- Leftover paint, varnish, oil, and various chemicals
- Spray cans
- Pesticides
- Cooking oil (in a labeled and sealed container)
Larger hazardous waste items include:
- Pressure-treated wood
- Insulated glass windows
- Insulation materials
- Building materials that contain asbestos
- Fire extinguishers
These larger items won’t fit in the red bin, so you’ll need to take them to one of IVAR’s recycling stations.
When in doubt about whether something is hazardous waste, it’s safest to treat it as such and dispose of it accordingly.
Where and how to dispose of hazardous waste
Safe storage and disposal
Whenever possible, keep hazardous waste in its original packaging, so the recycling station knows what they’re handling. If it’s in different packaging, label it clearly with a marker. Make sure lids and caps are tightly sealed.
To prevent fires, tape over the terminals on button cell batteries and 9V batteries before putting them in a secure container. For other small batteries, cover one terminal with tape.
The red bin
Every household in Stavanger has a red bin for hazardous waste. Use it for any hazardous waste that fits, as long as the lid can be closed.
You can schedule collection for free for your red bin at hentavfall.no.
If your household doesn’t have a red bin, send us an email.
E-waste drop-off at stores
Electronic waste like batteries and light bulbs can also be returned to stores that sell these items.
Drop-off at a recycling station
If you only have hazardous waste, you can take it to any IVAR recycling station for free.
You can also bring larger items or bigger quantities of hazardous waste to these stations.
Syringes, medications, and infectious waste
- Needles should be placed in a secure container and taken to the pharmacy.
- Medications should also be returned to the pharmacy in their original packaging.
- Infectious waste should be placed in a secure container. To arrange collection, contact Renovasjonen Næring via post@renovasjonen.no or call 51 800 800.
Sorting other types of waste?
Go to the overview of how to sort and deliver different types of waste in Stavanger.
