Bonded Asbestos Collection Service

The Council no longer offers a collection service for this type of waste, however we do suggest the following guidelines for taking down and preparing your asbestos for collection.

Guidelines on Removal

In order to minimise exposure and control the spread of asbestos, you need to consider the following general precautions

keep other people away from the area of work
use hand tools rather than power tools
where reasonably practicable, remove the asbestos cement before the rest of the structure is demolished;
where possible, avoid further breaking the sheets;
keep the material wet when working on it;
where possible, lower the material onto a clean hard surface;
remove waste and debris from the site as soon as possible to prevent it being crushed underfoot or by moving vehicles;
do not bulldoze broken asbestos cement or sheet into piles;
do not dry sweep asbestos cement debris;
Dispose of the waste and debris safely.

Manual Dismantling Methods

If asbestos cement sheets are in good condition and it is reasonably practicable to produce a safe system of work and provide safe access, they should be taken down whole. Roof sheets should preferably be removed from underneath with mobile elevating work platforms, for example scissor lifts or cherry pickers.

There are a number of contractors who will undertake this type of work, if you would like further information or advice please contact Environmental Management: -

Contact Details

Name:	Waste Care
Address:	Directorate of the Urban Environment
	Lister Road Depot
	Lister Road
	Dudley
	West Midlands
	DY2 8JW
Tel:	01384 812345
Contact:	General Contact Form

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