Fly-Tipped Asbestos Cement: Why It’s Dangerous and How We Deal With It Safely

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.
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