Removal and disposal of Asbestos
Asbestos must be removed and disposed of in a controlled and
safe manner. The Council encourages householders to dispose of all
types of asbestos through a licensed contractor. However, small
quantities of Cement Bonded Asbestos, arising as a result
of your own household maintenance and repairs
can be taken to the Householders Recycling Centre. If you wish
to dispose of your asbestos in this manner you must
follow the advice and step by step guide given below:
Asbestos taken to the Recycling Centre must be
contained in bags provided by the Council and sealed with tape to
avoid the release of asbestos fibres.
Each household is limited to 2 free bags in a 12 month period.
If the total amount of asbestos that you need to dispose of will
not fit into the 2 bags please contact a licensed contractor for
disposal.
Step by step guide
- 1) Collect your free asbestos bags from the Council (see
below for details).
- 2) Plan your work so that the asbestos material is
handled as little as possible and wear protective clothing approved
for working with asbestos.
- 3) Prevent other people from accessing the area of work
and if possible work outside.
- 4) Damp down the asbestos before disturbing it and do not
drill, saw, grind or break up the asbestos.
- 5) If dust is produced, damp it down and sweep it up. Do
not hoover the asbestos as this may spread the dust around the area
you are working in.
- 6) Carefully place the asbestos into the bags provided
and seal with tape so as no asbestos dust can escape.
- 7) Dispose of any clothing that has come into contact
with the asbestos in the same bags as the asbestos waste.
- 8) Take the bagged asbestos to the Recycling Centre and inform
a member of staff of your arrival who will escort you to the
asbestos container.
Please note: due to health and safety implications staff
at the recycling centre WILL NOT assist with
unloading asbestos from your vehicle or loading into the
container. Therefore, you must be able to lift and carry
the bagged asbestos yourself.
The asbestos container at the Recycling Centre has a letterbox
opening which is 8 inches (20cm) high x 6ft (203cm) long.
All waste must fit through this opening.
How to collect your free asbestos bags
Free bags are available for you to collect from the Council's
Depot:
City Services
Nursery Lane
Fengate
Peterborough
PE1 5BG
In order to collect your free bags, you will need to provide
proof of residency, a utility bill or council tax bill
for example. If you are using a van or trailer to take your
asbestos to the Recycling Centre you will need to apply for a
permit for your vehicle. Permits are free of charge and can be
applied for by contacting:
How to dispose of other types of asbestos
The following types of asbestos or asbestos from a non-domestic
property cannot be disposed of at the Householders Recycling
Centre and must be removed and disposed of by a specialist
contractor:
- Insulating board
- Asbestos lagging
- Sprayed asbestos
- Other low density (crumbly/flaky) asbestos
Only Environment Agency registered and HSE licensed contractors
and carriers are legally permitted to remove, handle, transport and
dispose of these types of asbestos. The cost of legal disposal by
the contractor should be included in any quote you receive. You can
contact the Environment Agency on 08708 506506 to check whether a
contractor has the appropriate permits.
For a list of registered asbestos disposal companies in your
area, please visit the Netregs Waste
Directory or you can consult your local Yellow
Pages.