Asbestos disposal explained
Getting rid of asbestos legally
Asbestos is hazardous waste, so it can't go in a skip or your household bin. Here's how disposal works, what it costs and what paperwork you should get.
Why it can't go in a skip
Asbestos waste has to be packaged correctly, carried by a registered waste carrier and taken to a site permitted to accept it. Putting it in a general skip or fly-tipping it is an offence — and if it's traced back, the person who produced the waste is responsible. Our UK disposal guide explains the rules.
How collection works
We collect asbestos that has already been removed, as well as removing and disposing of it ourselves. Sheets are wrapped in heavy-duty polythene and loose material is double-bagged in UN-approved sacks. Everything is taken away under our Environment Agency waste carrier registration to a permitted disposal facility.
The paperwork that matters
Every load comes with a hazardous waste consignment note. It's your legal proof that the asbestos was disposed of properly, and it's worth keeping — solicitors, insurers and buyers sometimes ask for it.
What it costs
Collection is priced by quantity and access. A few wrapped sheets cost far less than a full load from a demolition, and if we're removing the asbestos for you, disposal is already included in the price. See our waste disposal cost guide for typical figures.
Fly-tipped asbestos
If someone has dumped asbestos on your land, don't move or break it. Photograph it, keep people and animals away, and call us. See what to do about fly-tipped asbestos.
Common questions
Will you collect asbestos I've already removed?
Yes, as long as it's been wetted and wrapped or bagged. If it hasn't, call us first and we'll advise.
Do I get proof of disposal?
Yes — a hazardous waste consignment note for every collection.
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