Lithium battery fires

Lithium batteries have caused fires in the rubbish lorries. Please do not put batteries in your waste or recycling bin. All batteries (including lithium batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters and other re-chargeable devices) can be taken to the Reuse and Recycling Centre at Northumberland Wharf.

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Commercial waste

Any waste from business activity is commercial waste.

Businesses have a legal Duty of Care to dispose of waste properly and you must use a registered waste carrier.

You should never use household sacks or bins to get rid of commercial waste. This is illegal and could lead to fines or prosecution.

If you're a Tower Hamlets business, we have an affordable range of services to store, handle and collect your commercial waste.