Plasterboard is not classed as hazardous waste. However, it should not go in general waste and is banned from landfill in England (since 2005) as it contains the sulphate gypsum. When it becomes wet or mixes with biodegradable waste it can release the toxic gas hydrogen sulphide (H2S).
If you need to dispose of plasterboard, speak to one of our expert team and they can arrange a solution that’s safe, efficient, and avoids your plasterboard waste heading to landfill.