Where to dispose of asbestos waste in Macclesfield

Last Updated on 14th December 2017 by Admin

Are you wondering where to dispose of asbestos waste in Macclesfield?

Perhaps you have dismantled a shed or garage at home that contains asbestos cement, or you have been doing some home renovations involving removing asbestos.

Some examples of where asbestos cement bonded materials may be used in the home are on garage/shed roofs, on shed/garage wall panels, drain pipes, insulation boards, soffits, insulation panels, partitions and even bath side panels.

Asbestos is classed as hazardous waste and therefore must be disposed of in the correct manner.

It cannot be disposed of along with regular household waste.

Asbestos cement waste must firstly be double wrapped in heavy duty polythene sheets, bags or sacks, sealed securely and clearly labelled with the contents.

You can find more information and guidance on disposing of asbestos waste here on the HSE website.

It is recommended that the asbestos waste be transported in a trailer or even a van if possible so that it can be rinsed out afterwards with water.

You can take the asbestos waste to a couple of different waste recycling centres within the Macclesfield area.

You do not need a license to remove or dispose of any household asbestos cement.

However, any other asbestos containing materials must be removed by a licensed contractor who will have to pay to dispose of the asbestos waste.

Tradesmen or builders cannot take asbestos waste to a recycling centre, as it is against the law and they will be prosecuted for doing so.

Instead, there are many private waste disposal companies where it can be taken to and disposed where they will operate a licensed site/transfer station.

One local company in Macclesfield that accepts asbestos waste for recycling is Henshaws

Recycling centre in Macclesfield

However, if you’re not a tradesmen/builder and live in the Macclesfield area, and you need to dispose of your household asbestos cement waste, then you will need need to take it to the following recycling centre:-

Macclesfield Household Waste Recycling Centre

Off the A536 Macclesfield to Congelton Rd

Gawsworth

Macclesfield

SK11 9QP

Tel:  01625 421290

The Macclesfield recycling centre provides special skips for disposing of asbestos waste. Although, they will only allow six sheets of asbestos per property.

Further details can be found here.

 

Duty holders and employers have a legal responsibility to manage asbestos in their building so as not to put employees at risk. Contact our Armco office for asbestos management and refurbishment/ demolition surveys on 0161 763 3727 or by visiting https://www.armco.org.uk/

Alternatively, for all your asbestos training needs call 0161 761 4424 or visit https://www.armcoasbestostraining.co.uk/ for more information or to book a training course.

 

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Published Nov 30, 2016

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