This service concerns asbestos waste that has been removed and prepared for disposal. It does not give permission to disturb suspected asbestos in a building. Removal work must be carried out with the competence and, where required, licensing appropriate to the material and task.
Asbestos Disposal
Asbestos disposal for removed asbestos-containing materials and contaminated waste that is already prepared for collection.
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Intact containment
Wrapping and bagging must remain effective while asbestos waste is stored and moved.
Removal versus disposal
Removing asbestos from a building and collecting packaged asbestos waste are separate activities.
Containment and fibre release
Asbestos waste needs suitable wrapping or bagging and clear identification so containment is maintained during storage, loading and transport. Damaged wrapping should not be opened casually for inspection. The material must remain separate from general construction rubble.
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Removal and disposal are different tasks
The requirements for removing asbestos from a structure are distinct from collecting packaged asbestos waste. Associated contaminated items, including disposable protective materials, may also need to be included. The removal task must meet its own asbestos requirements before packaged waste is collected.
Handling packaged asbestos waste
The path to the collection vehicle should allow packages to be moved without tearing or breaking them. Doorways, sharp edges and congested stores can all damage wrapping. If the containment is compromised, that needs to be dealt with before ordinary loading continues.
Asbestos Disposal: common questions
Does disposal include removing asbestos from a building?
Not automatically. Removal is separate work and must meet the competence and licensing requirements that apply before the material is disturbed.
Can asbestos go into a general building skip?
Asbestos requires suitable containment and an authorised specialist waste destination, separate from general rubble.
What if asbestos waste wrapping is damaged?
Keep people clear and arrange an appropriate assessment. Do not casually open or rehandle damaged containment.
How should contaminated disposable protective equipment be handled?
Contaminated disposable items need to be assessed and included in the appropriate asbestos waste arrangements.
Should wrapped sheets be opened for identification?
No. Existing survey information and safe assessment should be used without casually disturbing the containment.