Safe Asbestos Disposal UK

You might be here because you want to know what is the legal way to finish off with this hazardous waste.
​I have a good news for you. If you keep reading you'll find the right way to get rid of asbestos waste.

What is the best way to dispose of asbestos product?

A licensed contractor has all the equipment and training in order to safely transport asbestos waste and larger amounts of  commercial waste.
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​Some asbestos companies have their own hazardous waste station and job is done very easily and quickly. It is really worth the cost to save you from the hassle of asbestos waste disposal.  

Preparing asbestos material for disposing.

Disposing of asbestos is the end process of asbestos removal work when all hazardous building material, debris and contaminated protective clothing have to be sealed in two asbestos marked waste bags. This method called double bagging or large sheets can be wrapped in thick polythene.
The heavy duty polythene is meant to keep asbestos fibres away from the environment.
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Asbestos warning signs have to be attached to any polythene parcels. These hazard warning signs have to be visible to indicate the content of the bags.   Asbestos waste has to be kept in a lockable skip or container that is designed for keeping asbestos temporarily.

Where do we dispose asbestos?

In our case we have our own licensed waste transfer station where we dispose of all types of asbestos.

​Believe it or not asbestos cement is one of the most common form we are hired for. Cement bonded asbestos waste in good condition is not considered a dangerous fibrous asbestos material. 

We can remove and dispose of all types of asbestos in line with current legislation.
 

How to dispose of asbestos material?

Answering the question, safe disposal has to be done and should not be mixed with trade waste or any other house hold rubbish.
For a legal asbestos disposal, you need to know how much asbestos can be disposed of and you need to have an upper tier waste carrier license to carry the hazardous waste.

Or you can call for a transport with a registered waste carrier. The downside of the council: you might need to way a bit longer to them to arrive.

Every council is different and every council undertakes different amount of asbestos waste. Find more information on the HSE website.  

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How to dispose of large size asbestos products like cement roof sheets? 

People have the first idea to break them down to small parts. Well, don't do that.

​Instead get the thick polythene sheet (1000-gauge) and wrap the whole sheet or any bigger item that contains the asbestos. Make sure it is sealed properly to avoid exposure to any asbestos dust.

​FAQ Asbestos Disposal

​Who I need to call for disposing asbestos? - You can call the council for up to a certain amount (get information from your local council) or you can get in touch with us for asbestos disposal.

Can I dispose asbestos in household waste recycling centre? - Absolutely not. Anything that contaminated with asbestos and has more than 0.1% of asbestos fibre in it has to be treated as hazardous waste and can not be disposed of household recycling centre.

What is asbestos skip? - Asbestos skip is designed to temporarily store asbestos waste such as asbestos sheets, insulation board and any type of asbestos waste like garage roof sheets. The whole purpose of the asbestos skip is to prevent exposure to asbestos fibres.
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Where to dispose asbestos legally? - You need to find a disposal site with a licence. You need to fill a waste consignment note upon arrival and keep the copy of it for minimum of three years.