David Broadhurst
January 21, 2026
Why Fly-Tipping Asbestos Is So Serious
Asbestos cement sheets were commonly used in garages, sheds, and farm buildings before the UK ban on asbestos use. While asbestos cement is a bonded material, it still contains asbestos fibres which can be released if the sheets are broken, weathered, or disturbed.
Fly-tipping asbestos:
• Puts people at risk – Anyone walking near the site could disturb the material and unknowingly breathe in fibres.
• Harms the environment – Dumping into ditches or watercourses allows pollutants to enter the ground and waterways.
• Is illegal – Fly-tipping is a criminal offence, and the penalties are severe for those caught.
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How AIB Solutions Responded
When called to this site, our team followed strict procedures to ensure the safe and compliant removal of the asbestos cement:
1. Site Assessment – The area was inspected to assess the risks and determine the safest method of removal.
2. Controlled Removal – Trained operatives used PPE and followed HSE-approved techniques to handle and remove the asbestos safely.
3. Licensed Disposal – The asbestos was double-bagged, sealed, and transported to a licensed disposal facility.
4. Site Clearance – Once the waste was removed, the ditch was cleared and left safe for the public and the environment.
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What To Do If You Find Fly-Tipped Asbestos
If you come across waste you believe may contain asbestos:
• Do not touch it – disturbing the material increases the risk of fibre release.
• Report it – notify your local council or landowner immediately.
• Call professionals – asbestos should only ever be handled by licensed and trained removal specialists.
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Protecting Communities Across Stoke-on-Trent and Beyond
At AIB Solutions, we’re committed to keeping communities safe. Whether it’s a single shed roof at a domestic property, a large commercial enclosure, or hazardous fly-tipped asbestos like this, our team works around the clock to provide a safe, professional service.
📞 01782 613773
📧 info@aibsolutions.co.uk
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Respectful & Mindful - Our goal is not only to remove hazardous materials but to foster a safer, healthier environment through respectful and mindful practices.
Reliable & Safe - Safety is at the core of what we do - always prioritising the health and safety of our clients, employees, the public and the environment.
Professional & Quality - We strive to keep exceeding expectations every day, with every client we work with, always working above standards and to the highest quality.
From our centrally based location in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire; we have helped thousands of customers throughout the UK including Manchester to solve their asbestos removal and management problems with our fast, efficient and professional service since 2003.
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