Hazardous waste

Hazardous waste can be found in homes in bathroom cabinets, utility closets, and garage buildings.

Hazardous waste includes, among other things:

• energy-saving bulbs and fluorescent tubes
• paint, glue, and varnish residues that are not dried out
• solvents such as turpentine, thinner, acetone, and industrial gasoline
• washing and cleaning agents containing acids or that are basic, e.g. toilet cleaners and cleaning chemicals
• chemicals used in car service, e.g. brake fluid and coolant
• waste oil and oil filters
• accumulators and accumulator fluids
• pesticides and plant protection products
• all acids such as sulfuric and hydrochloric acid, and organic acids like acetic, oxalic, and formic acid
• fire extinguishers and gas cylinders
• nail polish in liquid form
• aerosol cans with contents, e.g. hairspray
• perfume and aftershave
• hair dye
• New Year’s tin castings
• fever thermometers containing mercury

Completely empty containers and dried-up paint can be sorted by material except for cans that contained gasoline, motor oil, or windshield washer fluid. These can be placed in mixed waste (combustible waste) if they are completely empty.

Batteries are also considered hazardous waste. Remember to tape the poles to prevent the risk of fire!

Hazardous waste usually has some warning symbol.

More information about hazardous waste can be found by clicking the link.

Instructions for dropping off hazardous waste

You can drop off hazardous waste at any of Stormossen’s waste reception stations (except Minimossen). Ekobiili (Eco-car), that operates in the spring, also accepts hazardous waste.

Please submit hazardous waste in the original packaging or write on the package what it contains to facilitate classification. Make sure caps and lids are securely fastened. Do not mix different hazardous substances with each other.

Follow the instructions on the signs at self-service stations. Place the hazardous waste in the submission box with the cap/lid upwards and push the box through the slot so that the packages do not tip over. Also place accumulators in the box; they must not be left on the ground where they can cause damage.

At self-service stations, waste oils and other flammable liquids must be brought in sealed containers that fit in the hazardous waste feeder and are max. 60 litres.

Note! We do not accept explosive waste, such as explosive substances, cartridges, weapons, distress flares, or fireworks. Contact the seller or the police.

If you have waste containing asbestos, please familiarize yourself with the asbestos advice before visiting the waste reception station.

Sorting of medicines

Stormossen does not accept medicines. Medicines and medicine residues must not be flushed down the drain. Take old medicines and packaging containing medicine residues to the pharmacy packaged in transparent plastic bags. Outer packaging can be sorted according to respective material. Return medicines containing iodine, bromine, and cytostatics separately. Mercury thermometers as well as used medicated patches and inhalers are also taken to the pharmacy.

Used needles and syringes are packaged in an impervious container, e.g. a plastic bottle, and returned to the pharmacy. Diabetes needles are packaged in an impervious container and placed in mixed waste.

All waste types