Asbestos Disposal by Council: Where & How to Get Rid of It in the UK

Aberdeen City Council provides no uplift or disposal service for asbestos of any kind, and it cannot go in household or garden waste.

• All asbestos must be disposed of at a facility licensed to accept it.
• For details of a licensed contractor who can uplift and dispose of it, residents are directed to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), which can advise on contractors but cannot arrange the uplift itself.

Aberdeenshire Council takes cement bonded asbestos from householders only, at Macduff waste transfer station (Tarlair Way, Macduff), which is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 10.30am.

• Asbestos is not accepted at any recycling centre, and the Banchory and Ellon waste transfer stations stopped taking it on 9 July 2026.
• You must book online up to 7 days in advance, and bookings close at 4pm the day before the visit; loads arriving without a booking are refused.
• The booking system is for Aberdeenshire residents, each booking is valid for one visit, and if you book a hire van you must bring the hire agreement.
• The charge is £458.51 per tonne (£0.46 per kg) with a minimum of £20 per load, paid by card at the end of the visit.
• Asbestos must be double wrapped or double bagged and taped in heavy duty plastic sheeting (recommended minimum 1000 gauge) and the council will not wrap it for you.
• Loads that are not correctly wrapped, are the wrong type of asbestos or contain lots of fragments are rejected.
• You must be able to unload without help from site staff.
• The council bulky uplift does not take asbestos.
• For anything else use a specialist asbestos contractor.
• If you cannot book online, call the Wasteline on 03456 081207.

Angus Council does not accept asbestos at its recycling centres and will not collect it.

• The council says its recycling centres and landfill site are not licensed to accept asbestos waste, that asbestos can only be collected by licensed companies, and that its special uplift cannot take hazardous materials such as asbestos.
• It lists local contractors who can help on its page about asbestos in private properties.
• Never put asbestos in household bins.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council does not accept asbestos at any of its five household recycling centres (Newpark, Bruslee, Crumlin, O'Neill Road and Craigmore): the site terms say asbestos, tyres and chemicals are not accepted at the sites.

• Its bulky waste collection does not take asbestos either.
• The council says you must not put asbestos in household waste or recycling collections, and that only sites licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency can accept asbestos waste.
• Its advice is to employ a licensed asbestos removal contractor to collect it (the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland, HSENI, keeps a list and can be reached on 0800 032 0121) or, if you are a homeowner not acting for commercial gain, to arrange disposal with a licensed hazardous waste disposal site, with the asbestos double bagged or wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene.
• The council does not name a site or state a price.

Ards and North Down Borough Council publishes no guidance on household asbestos disposal.

• Its household recycling centre pages, the conditions of use for the centres and its special collections page do not mention asbestos.
• The only nearby wording is in the recycling centre booking questions, which say the small rubble allowance excludes hazardous wastes.
• Ask the council on 0300 013 3333 before taking asbestos anywhere. nidirect, the Northern Ireland government website, says only sites licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency can accept asbestos waste, that you may be able to employ a licensed asbestos removal contractor to collect it, and that a homeowner not acting for commercial gain can arrange disposal with a licensed hazardous waste disposal site, with the asbestos double bagged or wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene.

Argyll and Bute Council says all of its civic amenity sites except Bonaveh (Colonsay) and Cliad (Coll) are able to deal with asbestos, from householders only.

• Its other household recycling centres are Blackhill (Helensburgh), Bogleha (Dunoon), Gartbreck (Islay), Glengorm (Mull), Gott Bay (Tiree), Lingerton (Lochgilphead), Moleigh (Oban), The Roading (Campbeltown) and Westlands (Rothesay).
• The council recommends that you contact the site before delivering asbestos, and says it can be taken if wrapped up and the staff notified.
• The site pages say asbestos waste must be packed in UN-approved packaging, double wrapped and labelled, and that large pieces should not be broken up but double wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene sheeting.
• The council does not collect asbestos.
• No charge is published.
• For removal the council points to the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association on 01283 566467.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council does not accept asbestos at its recycling centres: asbestos is on the list of things its recycling centres page says it cannot accept at the sites.

• Its bulky waste collection does not lift hazardous materials including asbestos, and the bulky waste page repeats that asbestos cannot be taken to the household recycling centres.
• The council's pages do not say where a householder should take asbestos and give no price for it.
• You can ask Environmental Services on 0330 056 1020. nidirect, the Northern Ireland government website, says only sites licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency can accept asbestos waste, that you may be able to employ a licensed asbestos removal contractor to collect it, and that a homeowner not acting for commercial gain can arrange disposal with a licensed hazardous waste disposal site, with the asbestos double bagged or wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene.

Barking and Dagenham says householders can dispose of asbestos cement free of charge at Frizlands Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre, and to contact the site in advance to check there is space.

• The East London Waste Authority gives 020 8227 2617 and says it must be double bagged and wetted and booked through its DIY booking system.
• DIY bookings need 24 hours' notice, with at most 4 visits in 4 weeks; arrive in your slot in the booked vehicle or you may be refused.
• The limit is 4 bulky items or 400l of loose material across those visits.
• Bring a current Council Tax bill or driving licence matching your booking, and any vehicle hire agreement.
• Vans, trailers and modified vehicles must be booked too (12 visits in 12 months, at most 4 a month).
• No Luton vans, flat beds, tail lift vans or tippers.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Barnet residents have two routes for cement-bonded asbestos.

• As a North London Waste Authority borough, they can book an appointment to take it to the Hornsey Street centre in Islington (brought by car or van, not on foot; a van, trailer, pick-up or other vehicle with no back seats must also be booked through the centre's van booking system, at least 24 hours ahead for vans, with proof of residency); the waste authority gives 07557 205 292 for bookings and Barnet's own page gives 020 8884 5645, so try the authority's number first.
• The site has a 1.75m height barrier, which is opened for taller cars and for booked vans.
• For the centre it must be double-wrapped in thick polythene sheeting and fully sealed with strong tape; never saw or break sheets.
• Or they can order an asbestos collection from the City of London service: one collection per rolling year, for the resident of the property only (not landlords, charities or commercial waste), with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• The first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags are collected free and more is charged by quote, paid before collection.
• For a collection, each sheet or piece must be wrapped individually in heavy duty plastic and sealed with strong tape, and broken asbestos is only taken in builders rubble bags.
• Barnet says to use an approved contractor for large amounts of asbestos cement.

Barnsley Council takes small amounts of asbestos at Worsbrough household waste recycling centre and at none of its other centres.

• You must make an asbestos booking in advance through an online recycling centre account, or call 01226 773555.
• All material must be double wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene and securely taped and sealed.
• You lift the packages yourself into a container opening 142cm from the ground; staff cannot physically help.
• Its centres are for Barnsley and Doncaster residents only and you need a recycling centre pass or a booking; without a resident pass you must show proof of where you live.
• Large amounts, for example from renovation work, are not accepted.
• Doncaster Council's asbestos page, which covers both councils, says disposal is free, the limit is eight bags or packages per property, sheets must be no bigger than 6ft x 4ft, and wrongly wrapped items and asbestos from work by a tradesperson are refused.
• Worsbrough opens every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, but is listed for a planned full closure for drainage works on dates to be confirmed, so check before you travel.
• A medium or large van, or a car towing a trailer, needs a vehicle pass; vehicles over 3500kg are not allowed.
• Barnsley lists a flatbed or tipper van as not allowed, but Doncaster's page says a flatbed can make a one-off booking, so confirm with the council.

Bath and North East Somerset takes small amounts of cement bonded asbestos from residents at its recycling centres, and you must tell the council in advance.

• The limit is 3 unbroken sheets, or drainpipe or guttering, no bigger than 6ft by 3ft, double wrapped and sealed.
• For Keynsham, book online or call 01225 39 40 41 24 hours in advance.
• For Bath and Midsomer Norton, declare it on the appointment booking form: both sites are by online appointment only, you must arrive in the vehicle you registered, and neither allows access on foot.
• Bath is closed on Tuesdays and Midsomer Norton on Thursdays.
• The council can refuse entry if you have not told it or if you bring more than the limit.
• The centres are for residents only, so bring identification showing you live in the area.
• A van, pick-up or trailer from 1.8m to 2.4m long needs a free permit and can only visit on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; a hired van needs its hire agreement instead.
• Flatbeds, box vans, any van or pick-up towing a trailer, trailers over 2.4 metres or with more than one axle and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are not allowed, and vans over 5 metres cannot use the Bath site.
• The council states no charge for asbestos and does not say it is free.
• Its large item collection does not take hazardous items, and the council advises using a licensed contractor to remove asbestos.

Across Bedfordshire, asbestos is not accepted at Bedford's household waste recycling centre or at Central Bedfordshire's tidy tips, and neither council collects it.

• Luton's tidy tips list asbestos among the things you cannot bring, and Luton tells homeowners to contact a private waste contractor registered to handle it (advice line 01582 510333).
• All three councils direct residents to a registered or licensed contractor.

Asbestos is not accepted at any of Belfast's recycling centres or civic amenity sites, or in any bins or boxes.

• The council offers a collection of small amounts of cement-based asbestos only, weighing up to 120kg, from households in the council area only, limited to one collection per household per year.
• You must remove the asbestos yourself and double-bag or double-wrap it (the council sends a maximum of two sets of collection bags, 25kg maximum per bag); if it is not properly bagged or wrapped you will have to redo it and wait for the next collection.
• The council cannot collect asbestos removed by a contractor.
• Email the council or call 028 9027 0230 first to check whether it can collect yours.
• The council does not state a price.

Berkshire is covered by six councils and the rules vary.

• Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell Forest share the re3 sites (Smallmead and Longshot Lane), open only to people paying council tax to those three councils, with proof of address.
• Make a separate asbestos booking between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday or 8am and 12 noon Saturday, then call re3 on 0800 988 3023 with the time.
• Up to 60kg is free, then £8.40 per 20kg, and Bracknell Forest says payment on site is by pre-paid, debit or credit card only; double wrap it in thick plastic and seal.
• Reading's own page instead lists asbestos within a free 100 litres of DIY waste per visit, so confirm the allowance with re3.
• West Berkshire accepts up to 15 cement-bonded sheets (no bigger than 1.2m by 0.6m) in 12 months free at Newtown Road, Newbury, by appointment on 01635 519080; households must also register for a recycling centre permit; bring proof of address and photo ID, double bag or double wrap and tape it, and asbestos removed by a builder is refused.
• Newtown Road refuses visits on foot and vehicles over 8.2m in combined length.
• Slough (Chalvey) is for Slough residents with proof of address and photo ID, takes no more than 5 small sheets, dampened and double bagged or tightly wrapped, with the first two 1m by 1m sheets free then £4.80 per piece, card only.
• Chalvey has a 1.7m height barrier, bars vans and pickups, limits trailers to 1.5m by 0.91m and does not let you carry waste in on foot.
• Windsor and Maidenhead takes up to three sheets or sacks at Stafferton Way, Maidenhead, double wrapped and labelled, for borough residents only with an Advantage Card or photo ID and proof of residency; access is by vehicle only, there is a 2.1m height barrier and vans need a van permit.
• Check your council's current rules.

Bexley accepts household asbestos at its reuse and recycling centres for disposal, and the council says its centres are free for residents to use.

• You need a valid driving licence or Council Tax bill to get in (copies are refused; a paperless bill must be shown as the council's original email on your phone), the centres are for Bexley residents only and the resident should be in the vehicle, and vans and vehicles towing a twin axle trailer are not accepted at them; cars need seats and windows in the back or may be turned away.
• Thames Road is vehicle access only (Foots Cray can also be visited on foot).
• The asbestos must be double-wrapped in strong 1000-gauge polythene and sealed with strong, broad tape, with all loose edges and corners secured.
• On arrival, report to site staff, who unlock the asbestos container for you to deposit it.
• Asbestos water tanks are not accepted.
• A City of London hazardous waste collection can also be booked through the council's page: one collection per rolling year, for the resident of the property only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• The first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags are collected free and more is charged by quote, paid before collection.
• For a collection, each sheet or piece must be wrapped individually in heavy duty plastic and sealed with strong tape, and broken asbestos is only taken in builders rubble bags.

Birmingham offers a free home collection for asbestos cement (for example from corrugated cement roofs); you cannot take asbestos to a household recycling centre.

• It is limited to up to 6 bags of wrapped asbestos, once in a 6-month period.
• Large pieces must be wrapped and sealed in heavy-duty plastic sheeting, stacked in quantities two people can handle easily, and debris damped down and sealed in double plastic bags.
• You cannot book a specific day: leave it at the front of the property and it is collected within 2 weeks (request it with an online BRUM account).
• More than 6 bags must go to an independent licensed asbestos disposal company.

Blackburn with Darwen's licensed asbestos disposal site is the Blackburn household waste and recycling centre on George Street West (the Blackburn site only).

• The Blackburn site is closed on Wednesdays.
• Staff at the site can provide the correct type of wrapping at no cost and will give you instructions on how to package and deliver the waste.
• There is a limit of 6 bags (or equivalent), and the asbestos must be wrapped and bagged securely.
• Anyone arriving without the correct packaging, with asbestos not appropriately wrapped, or with more than 6 bags will be refused.
• The centre is only for residents who pay Council Tax to Blackburn with Darwen, and you must show proof of your address at the gate.
• Anyone arriving in a van, pickup or trailer must also show a permit, which is free but is posted to you once your online application is approved (a hire van can get a single visit permit at the site if the hire period is for no more than 2 days).
• Tippers, motorhomes, agricultural type vehicles and vehicles over 3 tonnes gross vehicle weight are not allowed.
• Only residents living within half a kilometre may come on foot, and you cannot park outside and walk waste in.
• The council says the wrapping is at no cost but does not say whether there is any charge for the disposal itself.

Blackpool residents can take small quantities of cement bonded asbestos from their own household maintenance to the tip at Bristol Avenue, with 3 free bags per household.

• First visit the tip office with a council tax or utility bill on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to be issued up to 3 bags; seal the asbestos in the red bag, then place that inside the white bag and tape it shut.
• The council's two pages disagree on when you can bring it back: its waste restrictions page says Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday only, while its older asbestos guide says 10.00am to 3.45pm, 7 days a week, so confirm with the tip before you travel.
• Tell staff at the office when you arrive.
• The tip's own page lists asbestos as accepted for permit holders only, and says vans and trailers are not permitted at weekends, so ask about both when you collect the bags.
• The tip is for Blackpool residents only, so bring proof of address each time.
• Vans, pickups and cars towing trailers must buy a permit (£13.50, one visit a month for 12 months), applied for at least 7 to 10 working days before your visit, and are turned away if they arrive less than 30 minutes before closing.
• Sign written vehicles, box vans, flat-backs, horse boxes, tippers, long wheel base vehicles, twin-axle trailers and single-axle trailers over 3 m are not allowed on site.
• No asbestos from commercial activities is accepted.

Blaenau Gwent Council publishes no guidance on getting rid of household asbestos.

• Its page for the Roseheyworth and New Vale recycling centres lists what you can recycle there and asbestos is not on the list, and the centre rules, the bulky waste collection page and the council's waste policy do not mention it either.
• The pages do not say asbestos is accepted and do not say it is refused, so do not take it to either centre without asking first.
• Ask the council before you travel (its waste services number is 01495 311556) or use a licensed asbestos contractor.
• For any visit to the centres, a van, pickup or trailer needs a council Permit to Tip.

Bradford Council takes asbestos cement only, at Bowling Back Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre in Bradford and at none of its other sites.

• It is for private households in Bradford, not businesses.
• Leftover waste from tradespeople working on your home is not accepted at its centres.
• You must book in advance on the council's online form, giving at least 24 hours notice, and you can deliver only Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm; the council's site policy lists bank holidays as closed.
• Wrap it in two layers of strong plastic sheeting sealed with parcel tape, or the site will refuse to take it.
• The waste must be easy to carry and fit through a container opening of 1m x 1m, which is 1.1m off the ground, and you must lift it into the skip yourself because staff cannot help.
• On the day bring a driving licence, a current Council Tax bill and the vehicle log book (or a letter from your employer if you use a company car), all matching the address the asbestos came from, plus the hire agreement if you use a hire vehicle.
• You will be turned away without a residents permit; a van, pickup or trailer needs a large capacity vehicle permit instead.
• The council does not publish a charge for asbestos.
• Its bulky waste collection will not take asbestos.
• Other types of asbestos are more harmful and need specialist handling.

Brent residents can take cement bonded asbestos, and no other type, to the West London Waste Authority's Abbey Road recycling centre by appointment only (call 020 8965 5497); late arrivals may not be accepted.

• Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Bring two forms of ID in your own name showing your home address (photo ID, plus a utility bill no more than 4 months old, not a mobile phone bill, or your current council tax bill) or you will be asked to leave.
• No vans or trailers, and nothing from businesses or traders.
• Double wrap and seal it in heavy-duty polythene sheets or sacks (not bin bags).
• Charged by weight (£54.40 for up to 200kg, £136.00 for 500kg), debit or credit card only.
• Brent's asbestos and hazardous waste pages name only the City of London collection.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Bridgend accepts asbestos at one place only: a specialised skip at the Pyle community recycling centre, and only with a tipping permit.

• The Pyle centre is closed on Tuesdays, and gates may shut up to 20 minutes early.
• A charge applies, but the council does not publish the amount.
• The council says to contact Plan B, a company it works in partnership with, to arrange the permit.
• Tipping permits are arranged by calling 01656 643643 at least 48 hours before you want to visit, giving your name and address, the items, the date and centre, and your vehicle's registration number, make and model.
• The council may need to inspect the waste before granting a permit.
• The page gives no quantity limit or wrapping rule for asbestos, so ask when you arrange the permit.
• Do not take asbestos to the Brynmenyn or Maesteg centres.
• Larger long wheel based vehicles and trailers bigger than 6ft (2m) cannot use the centres.
• The council's bulky waste collection page does not mention asbestos.

Bristol accepts only bonded asbestos at a recycling centre, and two council pages give different limits: the hazardous waste page says three sheets or three 25kg bags per visit or per week, whichever is less, and the what you can bring page says up to 1 sheet or 25kg bags per week, so confirm the limit with the council.

• That second page gives a price of £11 per sheet or bag, with 1 sheet of asbestos or plasterboard free at each visit (up to one free load per week), and a maximum sheet size of 3m by 1.5m.
• Each sheet must be wrapped twice in heavy-duty polythene and sealed with tape, and smaller pieces put in two bags; unwrapped asbestos is refused.
• Phone 0117 922 2100 first to check there is space in the skip.
• You need to book a visit, paying online for chargeable waste when you book, and arrive in the vehicle you registered; the booking page says people coming by bike, or on foot at Hartcliffe Way, do not need to book but still need ID and proof of their Bristol address.
• The centres are for Bristol residents only; bring photo ID and proof of address.
• A van, pick-up or towing trailer over 1.52 metres needs a permit, which a business vehicle cannot get, and Avonmouth and St Philips cannot take vehicles over 2.4m high.
• There is no collection service.
• If a builder created the waste it is the builder's responsibility, and the council says not to dispose of it for them.

Bromley cannot take asbestos at a recycling centre at the moment.

• The council's asbestos facility is at the Waldo Road centre, which is temporarily closed, and the two sites that are open (Churchfields Road and the weekend Baths Road site) both list cement-bonded asbestos among the things you cannot bring.
• Until Waldo Road reopens, the route is a City of London collection of small quantities, which the council offers on its behalf.
• That collection is free for the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags, one collection per rolling year, and it asks for proof of recent Council Tax payments; anything more is charged by quote and paid by card before collection.
• The council says Waldo Road is reopening in November 2026, with the exact date to be announced and booking needed at first; it has not said whether asbestos will be accepted again, so check before travelling.
• Higher risk asbestos or larger jobs need an HSE licensed contractor.

Buckinghamshire accepts only bonded asbestos from households, and you must first apply for a waste permit (valid one year, usable up to three times), which needs a customer account.

• A separate vehicle permit is needed if you come in a pick-up, van, minibus, flatbed truck or with a trailer larger than 0.9 metres by 1.2 metres, and a permit is also needed to bring waste on foot.
• There is a charge of £5.80 per square metre, and a site attendant assesses the load and takes your payment when you arrive; cash is not accepted.
• The limit is three normal bin-liner bags or four sheets of about 2m × 1m (the waste permit page instead says 4 sheets measuring 2.4m by 0.9m, so confirm the size with the council), double-wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene and taped per HSE guidance, with all wood, glass, plastic and metal removed.
• Vehicles with more than 4 wheels or weighing more than 7.5 tonnes, tippers, tail-lift vehicles, horseboxes, tractors and trailers larger than 2.4m long by 1.8m wide are not allowed on site.
• It can only go to designated sites: Amersham, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe and Langley.
• Aylesbury is closed for essential maintenance and will reopen in December, and Langley is closed and will reopen in Easter 2027.
• Bring proof of your address.
• Items with asbestos inside (e.g. storage heaters) should go to a specialist contractor.

Caerphilly's Recycle Right tool lists one drop off site for asbestos: the Penallta Household Reuse and Recycling Centre at Penallta Industrial Estate, Hengoed.

• It says not all sites accept hazardous waste and that there are limits on the amount, but gives no figure, so ask the council before you go.
• Penallta is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
• Asbestos must be double bagged or wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene.
• You must bring valid proof that you live in Caerphilly county borough every time you visit.
• A car needs no permit and the council says all visits in a car are free of charge.
• A van (3,499kg and below), MPV, campervan, pickup truck, vehicle with more than seven seats or trailer needs a permit, obtained at least 24 hours before, and the permit for hazardous waste including asbestos is charged: £42.25 for a small van (up to 2,200kg and trailers less than 1.8m long) or £85.50 for a medium van (2,201kg to 3,499kg); the council says only card payments are accepted if a charge applies.
• Permit visits to Penallta are on Tuesday 2pm to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 12noon only.
• Vehicles of 3,500kg and over, trailers greater than 1.8 metres in length, minibuses and sign written commercial vehicles are not allowed.
• The council's bulky collection does not take asbestos.

Calderdale Council takes only small amounts of grey cement bonded asbestos in the asbestos container at Halifax Household Waste Recycling Centre, Lee Bank, Ovenden Road.

• It does not accept blue, brown or white (fibrous) asbestos, which needs a specialist contractor.
• The limit is 8 sheets or 200kg a year.
• You must make an appointment with 24 hours notice: one council page gives 01422 573352 and another 01422 417720, so confirm the number with the council.
• Both pages say asbestos can be dropped off only Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, but the Halifax site page lists the site as closed on Wednesdays, so confirm the day when you book.
• It must be double wrapped in thick polythene or Visqueen and sealed with strong, all-weather tape.
• Only Calderdale residents can use this: show a Council Tax bill on arrival, and the site page also says you must show a resident permit.
• You must carry the asbestos yourself: if another person or a builder carries it, it becomes trade waste, which is not accepted.
• Staff cannot help unload or lift, so make each parcel a size and weight you can put in the container yourself.
• You must arrive in a vehicle and cannot enter on foot.
• A van, pickup or large trailer needs a commercial vehicle permit and the height barrier is 1.8 metres.
• The council says its centres are free to use.
• For larger quantities a commercial asbestos contractor must be used.

Cambridgeshire does not accept asbestos at recycling centres, but runs a permit-and-bag scheme for small quantities of cement-bonded asbestos (equivalent to two roof sheets or less) that a resident has removed from their own home.

• An admin fee of £14.85 applies (the bag, permit and disposal are otherwise free), and the scheme is limited to one bag per residence, once per 12 months.
• The supplied bag is 2.59m × 1.37m; contents must be sealed with industrial tape or cable ties, and the permit is valid six weeks.
• The bag is taken to the Waste Transfer Station at Alconbury, March or Waterbeach; there is no collection.
• Larger scale demolition or improvement waste needs a licensed contractor.

The North London Waste Authority says Camden residents can take cement-bonded asbestos to Hornsey Street Reuse and Recycling Centre in Islington, by asbestos appointment only (email hornseystrandr@londonenergyltd.com or call 07557 205 292, saying how much you have).

• Bring it by car or van, not to the pedestrian drop-off point.
• Vans, trailers and vehicles with no back seats (including crew cab pick-ups) must also use the van booking system: vans 24 hours ahead with proof of residency, six a year.
• A 1.75m height barrier is opened for taller cars and booked vans.
• No trade waste.
• Double wrap it in thick polythene sheeting sealed with strong tape, or seal small pieces in thick plastic sacks; do not break it up or saw it.
• Camden's page links to the City of London collection and asks for your Council Tax number.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Cardiff offers a free kerbside collection for small amounts of asbestos, it must fit in one council-supplied asbestos sack (1150mm × 870mm) placed inside a clear bag so it is double-bagged.

• Alternatively, residents can take a maximum of two asbestos bags to the Bessemer Close recycling centre, using council-supplied sacks and booking by phone on 029 2087 2087 (asbestos can't be booked online).
• Bring proof of booking and proof of address; the recycling centres are for Cardiff residents, you can book up to 26 visits a year, and a van or a car with a trailer can book only one visit a month.
• The council says items must fit into the boot of your car and staff will not be able to help you unload.
• At Bessemer Close a van must not exceed 5m in length or 2.2m in height and a trailer 2m x 2m, and vehicles over 3.5t, sign written or commercial vehicles and tipper or box vehicles are not permitted.
• You cannot reach the recycling centres on foot or by bike.
• More than two sacks must be removed by a licensed company.

Carmarthenshire lets residents bring up to three bags of asbestos a year to its recycling centres (Nantycaws in Carmarthen, Trostre in Llanelli, Wernddu in Ammanford and Whitland).

• The asbestos must be double bagged, and the council says to ask staff about it on arrival.
• No charge is stated for the bags.
• Sheets of asbestos and loose asbestos can go to Nantycaws only, where you take the material over the weighbridge and pay a disposal charge; ring 01267 275536 for the latest fees.
• Nantycaws is closed on Tuesdays, and the other centres are not all open every day.
• The centres are for Carmarthenshire residents only and you must show proof of residency: a driving licence, your current Council Tax bill or a utility bill no older than 3 months.
• Appointments are no longer required.
• Some vans, pickups and trailers need a free permit, which gives 12 visits in any 12 months.
• Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, flat beds, tippers, drop sides, box vans, caged vehicles, horseboxes and agricultural vehicles cannot use the centres, no trailer with a bed longer than 2.44 metres is allowed, and single cab pickups and vans with a load space over 1.75m cannot bring a trailer.
• The council's bulky waste page does not mention asbestos.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council publishes no page for residents saying whether its household recycling centres take asbestos.

• Its recycling centre pages, its recycling centre guide and its bulky household waste collection page do not mention asbestos, and the council's own website search returns 0 results for the word.
• A draft waste collection policy put to the Environmental Services Committee on 9th December 2025 lists asbestos among waste types not accepted at household recycling centres, but it is a draft and no adopted version is published.
• An older council question and answer leaflet says asbestos materials must not be disposed of with household waste, should be double wrapped in labelled polythene sacks or sheeting before going to a licensed waste disposal site, and that a licensed waste carrier can collect them, for which a charge will be made.
• Ask before taking asbestos to a recycling centre: the council's number is 028 7034 7034. nidirect, the Northern Ireland government website, says only sites licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency can accept asbestos waste, that you may be able to employ a licensed asbestos removal contractor to collect it, and that a homeowner not acting for commercial gain can arrange disposal with a licensed hazardous waste disposal site, with the asbestos double bagged or wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene.

Ceredigion accepts small quantities (1-2 sheets) of domestic DIY asbestos at the Aberystwyth and Lampeter Household Waste Sites, with a limit of 2 sheets or equivalent a year.

• Residents who would use the Cilmaenllwyd site are directed to the transfer station at D.I.
• Evans Cyf in Beulah, and those who would use Rhydeinion Llanarth to the transfer station at LAS Lampeter.
• Leave sheets whole.
• All asbestos must be double-bagged and wrapped in heavy-duty plastic bags, and loose asbestos is refused unless it is triple bagged or wrapped.
• Tell a site attendant on arrival.
• No charge is stated.
• The sites are for Ceredigion residents only and you will be asked for proof of address, such as a Council Tax bill, a utility bill no older than 3 months or a driving licence.
• You cannot carry items in from a vehicle parked outside the site.
• Medium sized vans, commercially owned or signwritten vehicles and trailers larger than 8ft x 4ft need a Day Permit, requested at least one full working day ahead, with no more than one a month.
• Lorries, flatbed and tipper vans, large vans such as Luton box vans and Transits, tractors, horse boxes and agricultural vehicles are not allowed on site.
• Waste you have paid someone to carry is not accepted.
• Larger quantities and trade asbestos must go to a licensed disposal site.

In Cheshire the rules differ by area.

• Cheshire East accepts small quantities of bonded asbestos (no more than 6 sheets per property) at its Pyms Lane (Crewe) and Danes Moss (Macclesfield) centres, but you must arrange an appointment first by calling 01270 215 818 (Crewe) or 01625 421 290 (Macclesfield), and it must be double-bagged or double-wrapped and sealed in heavy duty polythene.
• At Cheshire East sites a van, pickup, commercial type 4x4 or trailer between 1.5 and 3.5 metres long needs a household waste permit, bigger trailers and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are not allowed, and staff may ask for evidence of your address, so bring a recent utility or Council Tax bill.
• Cheshire East also has a booking system for visits at weekends and on bank holidays, which it says applies at some of its centres: check whether you need a slot as well as the asbestos appointment, come in the vehicle you registered on the booking, and you will not be let in if you arrive late.
• Cheshire West and Chester does not accept asbestos at any household waste recycling centre and tells residents to find a company licensed to remove and dispose of asbestos waste.
• Neither council publishes a charge.
• Confirm with your council first.

Clackmannanshire Council does not accept asbestos at Forthbank Recycling Centre, or material that is judged to resemble asbestos, even where this has been tested.

• Asbestos is also on the council list of materials not suitable for a bulky uplift.
• For advice on disposal the council tells residents to call the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) on 01786 457700, or to search the web or telephone directories for contractors.

Conwy accepts asbestos only at the Abergele Household Recycling Centre, and charges £20 per bag or sheet.

• It takes bonded asbestos only, and it must be double-bagged.
• The council cannot accept large sheets or large quantities: for those, contact a specialist waste contractor.
• Visits to the Household Recycling Centres are by appointment only, booked on the council's website or by ringing 01492 575337, and each household is allowed up to 6 visits in 2 months.
• Payment is by card at the site; cash and cheques are not accepted, and if you cannot pay you will be asked to leave with the waste.
• The centres are for residents and you may be asked for proof of address when you arrive.
• A van, commercial-type vehicle or twin axle trailer needs a permit, which is currently free, and you need the permit number to book.
• The council's 2015 policy document bars commercial-type vehicles over 5 metres long or over 2 metres high.
• It also sets a maximum of 4 sheets of 4x4ft a year and asks householders to phone the site in advance; the current charges page does not repeat this, so confirm when you book.
• The council's bulky waste collection does not take asbestos.

Cornwall accepts bonded-type household asbestos at its recycling centres with a free allowance of up to 8 bags or 4 sheets per week; anything over that is charged at £10.80 per sheet or bag, payable by card only.

• It must be double-wrapped or bagged in strong plastic, kept damp, and not broken or cut.
• Phone the SUEZ helpdesk on 01726 828230 before visiting to confirm which sites accept it.
• The council says DIY waste, the heading its charges page lists asbestos under, is not taken at Bodmin, Dudnance Lane, Helston, Tintagel or United Mines, and you need to book a time slot at Bodmin, Bude, Launceston, Newquay, Saltash, St. Austell and St Erth.
• A van, pickup or large trailer needs a vehicle permit.
• The centres are for Cornwall residents only.
• Only bonded types are accepted; if no recycling centre can take your waste you need a specialist contractor.

County Durham accepts cement-bonded asbestos at four household waste recycling centres, Annfield Plain, Horden, Romanway (Bishop Auckland) and Tudhoe, and you must apply for a household hazardous waste permit before you set off.

• The centres are for County Durham residents only and you may be asked for proof of address.
• Take the permit with you: it is valid for 7 days and what you bring must match what it lists.
• Only white cemented asbestos is accepted, with a limit of the equivalent of 4 bags of asbestos or down pipe per resident, and nothing larger than 70cm wide by 150cm long and 35cm deep; blue or brown fibrous asbestos will be refused.
• It must be double bagged or double wrapped and sealed (the council advises two strong plastic bags, sealed with duct tape, with the outer bag labelled).
• Site staff cannot help with handling.
• A van, pick-up or trailer needs a waste permit too; flat bed vehicles, trailers over 3 metres long including the hitch, and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes or longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
• Waste from work you employ a builder to do counts as commercial waste and is not accepted.
• The council does not publish a charge.
• For anything else, it points residents to the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association.

Coventry accepts asbestos at the household recycling and disposal centre on Bar Road, which is free to use for Coventry residents (bring proof of residency), by booking only: 'no entry without a booking'.

• Only cars, small vans, 4x4s or cars with trailers are permitted, and nothing over 2.05 metres high or 3.5 tonnes, so check the vehicle list before you book.
• You may bring no more than 6 sacks (or equivalent) per month, each piece no more than 2 metres by 1 metre, double bagged or wrapped in heavy duty plastic sheeting, not sticking out of the packaging, and kept damp.
• You are not permitted to break up asbestos on site, and anyone who has not packaged it adequately will be asked to wrap it before disposing of it.

Croydon residents must not put asbestos in a wheelie bin or take it to a recycling centre.

• Instead the City of London Hazardous Waste Unit runs a collection, which you must arrange with the unit by its online form, by email or on 020 7332 3433 (its page currently says its voicemail is not working and asks people to use the form or email).
• The service collects the first 15m² of asbestos sheeting or seven builders' rubble bags free of charge (Croydon's own page says five half-filled bags), one collection per rolling year, for the resident of the property only (not landlords, charities or commercial waste), and it asks for proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Anything over the free amount is charged by quote and must be paid before collection, by credit or debit card registered to the collection address.
• Sheeting must be wrapped individually in thick polythene and sealed with strong tape (do not break sheets to bag them) and broken pieces bagged in sealed rubble bags one person can carry.
• Soft asbestos, asbestos insulating board and sprayed asbestos coating should be removed by a company licensed by the Health and Safety Executive.

In Cumbria, small amounts of household asbestos are accepted at some recycling centres.

• In Westmorland and Furness these are Barrow, Kendal and Flusco (Penrith), free of charge.
• In Cumberland the Carlisle, Clay Flatts (Workington), Frizington and Wigton centres take it and the council does not state a charge; Brampton, Maryport and Millom do not take it.
• Both councils accept a maximum of four sheets or bags on any day, over a maximum of three visits, in lengths no longer than six feet, double wrapped in polythene and sealed with tape.
• Call the site before you visit so they can check they have space, and tell a member of staff on arrival.
• Both councils say their centres are for residents only.
• Both councils say you must apply for a waste permit before your visit if you use a van or utility vehicle or a car towing a double axle trailer (up to 3m long), or if you arrive on foot, and a vehicle that needs a permit will not be let in without one; apply through your own council (Westmorland and Furness only processes applications Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
• Neither council lets you park outside the site and walk waste in, and a van or utility vehicle may not tow a trailer.
• For more than a few sheets, or longer lengths, use a specialist contractor who is a licensed waste carrier.

Darlington Borough Council does not say plainly whether its tip on Mewburn Road takes asbestos.

• Its tip page lists bonded asbestos among the items you cannot bring on a free van or trailer permit, and says that items the tip does not accept can still be taken for a charge, with charges available from staff at the tip on request.
• Its asbestos page says the council cannot identify or remove asbestos for you and that you will need a private contractor if you need help, and its bulky waste service will not collect asbestos.
• The tip is for residents of the borough only, has no access on foot, and does not admit vehicles over 6ft high or over 3.5 tonnes, or trailers over 6ft long.
• Phone the council on 01325 405111 to confirm whether the tip will take your asbestos and what it will cost before you travel.

Denbighshire accepts household asbestos at one site, the Marsh Road Recycling and Waste Park in Rhyl.

• It takes household asbestos waste such as fire blankets and old ironing boards, but not large amounts, and up to three bags or packages of bonded asbestos sheets a month from Denbighshire householders.
• Items must be double wrapped or double bagged with heavy duty polythene (HDPE).
• You need to book an appointment before visiting a Recycling and Waste Park, and you must show proof on arrival that you are a Denbighshire or Conwy resident, such as a driving licence or utility bill.
• Bring your booking reference number or you will not be allowed onto the site.
• Speak to staff when you arrive about where the asbestos skips are; you will be asked for your name and address.
• A trailer with more than one axle or a commercial-type vehicle needs a permit.
• The council's charges page lists asbestos (bonded asbestos only) at £20 per 25 litre bag or sheet.
• All Denbighshire sites are cashless, so you pay by credit or debit card on arrival.
• The council's bulky item collection does not take asbestos.

Derby City Council's Raynesway recycling centre accepts small amounts of bonded asbestos, for example from minor repairs to roofs and guttering, up to 3 sheets or panels per calendar year.

• The site is for Derby and Derbyshire residents using a private vehicle, and proof of address may be required.
• Dampen it, do not break or cut it, and double-wrap it in plastic sheeting or bags, securely taped.
• Tell staff on arrival that you have asbestos.
• Loose fibres, large amounts and business asbestos are not accepted, and nor is waste created by a business working at your home.
• Visits Monday to Saturday must be booked in advance (online, or Derby Direct on 0333 200 6981) and you must use the vehicle registered for the booking; Sundays need no booking.
• Bring your booking confirmation.
• From Tuesday to Friday the site does not open until 12 noon.
• Each household is allowed 12 visits a year.
• Pedestrian access is not allowed.
• Vans and pick-up trucks must be under 3.5 tonnes, trailers must be domestic type and less than 2m long, and vehicles over 2 metres high or with commercial branding may be refused entry.
• The council does not state a charge.
• Larger amounts or other types need a specialist licensed contractor.

Derbyshire's recycling centres accept only small quantities of asbestos, a maximum of 2 sheets or 2 metres of pipe from minor repairs, once only, with no return visits.

• There is a charge of £6 per sheet or equivalent volume, card payment only.
• It must be double-wrapped in plastic sheeting or bags and taped so no fibres escape (dampen first; do not break or cut it).
• The centres run a residents-only vehicle registration system: register your car online, a van needs a temporary permit for each visit (valid the day of issue and the following day), and bring proof of address as you may be asked for it.
• Larger quantities must go to a private asbestos removal contractor.

Derry City and Strabane District Council publishes no guidance on where a householder can take asbestos.

• Its recycling website says only that asbestos material is hazardous or special waste that must not go in your wheelie bin.
• Its recycling centre pages and its list of what the centres accept do not mention asbestos, and its bulky waste collection page does not mention it either.
• Do not take asbestos to a recycling centre without asking first: the council's refuse line is 028 7137 4107. nidirect, the Northern Ireland government website, says only sites licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency can accept asbestos waste, that you may be able to employ a licensed asbestos removal contractor to collect it, and that a homeowner not acting for commercial gain can arrange disposal with a licensed hazardous waste disposal site, with the asbestos double bagged or wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene.

Devon's recycling centres accept bonded, household-origin asbestos only, and there is a charge of £21.30 per sheet or bag (credit or debit card only), with no free allowance.

• The limit is 10 sheets or bags (sheets up to 3m by 1.5m), each sheet wrapped individually, double-wrapped in tough plastic and sealed with duct tape; site staff cannot help load it.
• It is accepted at nine sites only: Bideford, Exeter (Pinbrook Road/Exton Road), Honiton, Kingsbridge, Newton Abbot, Okehampton, Tavistock, Tiverton and Torrington.
• Ring 0345 1551010 to check availability for large sheets.
• The service is for Devon County Council residents only, and waste created by a tradesperson or business at your home is not accepted.
• Privately owned panel vans and flat-bed vans need a free van permit to enter, and vans registered to or used for a business are not admitted.
• Asbestos that does not meet these rules must go to an authorised waste contractor.

Doncaster Council provides free disposal of cement bonded asbestos and other solid items known to contain asbestos (for example Marley floor tiles and old toilet cisterns) from DIY work you have done yourself at your own home.

• In Doncaster it is taken at Armthorpe Household Waste Recycling Centre, Armthorpe Road, DN2 5QB, only by pre-booked appointment, made through an online recycling centre account; the service is shared with Barnsley Council, whose site is Worsbrough.
• Armthorpe is open 8.30am to 7pm, seven days a week.
• You must be a Doncaster or Barnsley resident.
• The limit is eight bags or packages per property, and whole sheets must be no bigger than 6ft x 4ft.
• Everything must be double wrapped or bagged in 1000 grade builders polythene, securely taped and sealed; incorrectly wrapped items will not be accepted.
• Asbestos from work by a tradesperson is not accepted.
• You put it in the skip yourself, staff will not help, and the opening is 142cm from the floor.
• Material too big for the container needs a licensed waste disposal company.
• Doncaster residents in personal cars do not need a pass at Doncaster sites.
• A medium or large van, or a car towing a trailer, needs a vehicle pass; flatbeds, box vans and hire vans must make a one-off booking instead, though Barnsley's page lists a flatbed or tipper van as not allowed, so confirm first.
• Vehicles over 3500kg are not allowed.

In Dorset, the Dorset Council sites at Blandford, Wareham and Weymouth take bonded asbestos by pre-booked slot only, for small DIY repairs and not a whole roof: a one-off booking of 6 bags, or 4 bags and 1 sheet, or 2 bags and 2 sheets, or 3 sheets, with sheets no bigger than 6ft by 4ft.

• Dorset Council publishes no price for this.
• Its hazardous waste policy says asbestos must be double-bagged and clearly labelled.
• Its site policy says asbestos that is not properly contained cannot be accepted, certain vehicle types cannot unload without a vehicle permit, and you must not come in a van with a hire agreement of more than 3 days, with a trailer bed of more than 1.2m by 1.8m, or on foot unless site staff agree.
• In the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area, bonded asbestos counts towards the free weekly DIY allowance (up to 2 bags of 50 litres), then costs £10.50 per bag or £21 per sheet, double-wrapped in tough plastic and completely sealed; take identification showing you live in the BCP area (a current Council Tax bill, photocard driving licence or utility bill).
• At the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole centres a van needs a valid permit or a hire agreement of no more than three days, and a trailer can be no bigger than 6ft by 4ft; the centre pages also list vehicles that are not allowed, including vans over 3.5 tonnes, vans or pick-ups towing trailers, Luton box vans, flatbed vans and tipper vehicles, and the car entrance at Poole has a height restriction of two metres.
• Larger amounts need a waste company that deals with asbestos.

Dumfries and Galloway Council says some of its recycling centres will take small amounts of household asbestos.

• Its recycling centre directory lists eight for asbestos: Annan, Beattock, Castle Douglas, Lochar Moss, Newton Stewart, Sanquhar, Stranraer and Whithorn.
• The asbestos containers are locked, so you must contact the site operators before your visit by calling 01387 750911, and they will explain the best way to handle it.
• Visits by vehicle must also be booked through the council recycling centre booking system.
• Commercial or trade vehicles, vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and trailers with 3 or more axles are not allowed.
• Large amounts of asbestos from home construction and demolition projects or commercial activities are not accepted and need a specialist asbestos removal contractor.
• The bulky waste collection does not take asbestos.
• No charge is published.

Ealing (a West London Waste Authority borough) residents can take cement-bonded asbestos to the Abbey Road recycling centre by appointment only (book on 020 8965 5497; if you do not arrive at your appointed time it may not be accepted), with two forms of ID in your own name showing your home address: a current photo ID, and a utility bill no more than 4 months old (not a mobile phone bill) or your current council tax bill.

• The site is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• No vans or trailers are accepted on the site.
• No other asbestos types or trade waste are accepted.
• There is a charge by weight: £54.40 for up to 200kg, £81.60 for 300kg, £108.80 for 400kg, £122.40 for 450kg and £136.00 for 500kg.
• Pay by card only.
• It must be double-wrapped and sealed in heavy-duty polythene sheets or sacks (bin bags are not strong enough).
• Ealing's own recycling centre does not accept asbestos.
• Residents can alternatively use the City of London collection of cement asbestos: one collection per rolling year, for the resident of the property only (not landlords, charities or commercial waste), with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• The first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags are collected free and more is charged by quote, paid before collection.
• For a collection, each sheet or piece must be wrapped individually in heavy duty plastic and sealed with strong tape, and broken asbestos is only taken in builders rubble bags.

East Ayrshire Council no longer accepts asbestos at any household waste recycling centre and does not offer a collection and disposal service; its special uplift will not collect asbestos.

• The council says all enquiries should be sent to a licensed waste disposal contractor, or to SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) for further advice.
• One council page, its recycling customer charter, says items the special uplift will not collect can be disposed of at a household waste recycling centre, but the recycling centres page says asbestos is not accepted at any of them, so confirm with the council on 01563 554400 before you travel.

East Dunbartonshire Council says it does not survey or dispose of asbestos.

• It tells residents who think they have material containing asbestos at home not to disturb it and to seek professional guidance on how to deal with it.
• Its special uplift does not take hazardous waste.
• The page for the Mavis Valley recycling centre does not mention asbestos, so do not take it there without checking first with Customer Services on 0300 123 4510.

East Lothian Council does not accept asbestos at its recycling centres, and its bulky waste collection does not take hazardous materials such as asbestos.

• The council asks residents to call 01875 824 311 for advice on disposal.
• Its pages do not say where asbestos should go instead.

East Renfrewshire Council accepts asbestos at Barrhead Recycling Centre only; it cannot be taken to the Greenhags site.

• You can dispose of one bag per visit and only from a car, and no vans or trailers are allowed on site at Barrhead.
• You must contact the council to book a visit, and all asbestos must be double bagged in Visqueen bags.
• Barrhead is for East Renfrewshire residents only and you must bring proof of where you live, for example a driving licence, council tax or utility bill.
• The bulky uplift will not take anything containing asbestos.
• No charge is published.
• The council also points residents to the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association for contractors.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council accepts small amounts of household asbestos at the asbestos banks at four household waste recycling sites, Airmyn, Carnaby, Humberfield (Hessle) and Preston, up to the size of a single domestic garage and no more than 25 sheets.

• Wrap asbestos cement waste in two layers of thick polythene sheeting, seal all the joints with tape to make a parcel, protect the corners, and do not break it up.
• For larger amounts, or business asbestos, contact a specialist contractor; the council does not offer an asbestos removal and disposal service.
• The council does not publish a charge.

In East Sussex, bonded asbestos is accepted only at the Eastbourne, Hastings, Heathfield and Newhaven household waste sites, up to 6 bags or 4 sheets per calendar month, at £8 per bag or sheet with no free allowance, card payments only.

• It must be double bagged and sealed, or wrapped in plastic and sealed; asbestos tanks are not accepted.
• You must book a time slot and show your booking confirmation and proof that you live in East Sussex; non-residents pay £8.75 per visit.
• Vans may only visit on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, all sites have a 2 metre height barrier, trailer lengths are limited, and Hastings and Heathfield have no access on foot or by bicycle.
• In Brighton and Hove, bonded asbestos is accepted only at the Hove site, not the Brighton site.
• The Hove site is closed on bank holidays.
• One council page gives the limit as 4 bags and another as up to 4 sheets or 6 small builder's bags per household per month.
• It must be wrapped in at least 2 layers of plastic and sealed, and you must bring two forms of identification, one with a photo, proving you live in the city.
• The van day, height barrier and trailer rules above are East Sussex rules: at Hove, trailers up to 1.2m are allowed, van drivers must show proof of a Brighton and Hove address with two forms of ID, and vehicles with a gross weight of 3500kg or above, Luton or box style vans, flatbeds, tippers, dropsides and commercial vehicles with signs on the side are banned.
• Only bonded asbestos is accepted.
• East Sussex recommends a licensed asbestos removal contractor, and Brighton and Hove says large amounts need a registered waste carrier for asbestos.

Enfield (a North London Waste Authority borough) does not accept asbestos at its own Barrowell Green Recycling Centre.

• Residents book a special asbestos appointment to take cement-bonded asbestos to the Hornsey Street centre in Islington (by car or van, not on foot).
• A van, trailer or vehicle with no back seats must also be booked in advance through the van booking system (at least 24 hours ahead for vans, with proof of residency), and the site has a 1.75m height barrier, which is opened for taller cars and for booked vans.
• For the centre it must be double-wrapped in thick polythene and fully sealed, never break, saw or cut sheets.
• Or residents can use the City of London collection: one collection per rolling year, for the resident of the property only (not landlords, charities or commercial waste), with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• The first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags are collected free and more is charged by quote, paid before collection.
• For a collection, each sheet or piece must be wrapped individually in heavy duty plastic and sealed with strong tape, and broken asbestos is only taken in builders rubble bags.
• Enfield recommends a licensed contractor for sprayed asbestos coatings, lagging, insulation or insulating boards.

Essex does not accept asbestos at any recycling centre or in kerbside collections.

• Instead, Essex County Council offers a subsidised collection of asbestos from your own household, one per household each financial year, requested through the online form on the Love Essex site (contact the county council if you cannot use the form).
• The county does not publish the price or a weight limit on its page, so confirm both when you request a collection.
• Southend does not provide a collection or disposal service and says residents must use a specialist contractor.
• Thurrock cannot remove asbestos for you or take it at its Linford centre: residents there can use a removal contractor, or find a privately operated waste disposal site that accepts asbestos, phoning ahead to check it will take the waste and what it charges.

Falkirk Council publishes no guidance on where a householder can take asbestos waste.

• Its recycling centre and bulky uplift pages do not mention household asbestos; asbestos is named only as a material not accepted under a small trader permit.
• The council says home owners and private tenants can contact its Environmental Protection Unit for advice on 01324 506070 or at envhealth@falkirk.gov.uk, and council tenants should contact their local Advice and Support Hub.
• Ask the council before taking any asbestos to a recycling centre, or use a licensed asbestos contractor.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council publishes no guidance on where a householder can take asbestos.

• Its hazardous waste page lists asbestos as hazardous waste, says hazardous waste must not be placed in your kerbside collection bins, and points to NI Direct for further information.
• Its recycling centres page and its bulky waste collections page do not mention asbestos.
• Ask the council before taking asbestos anywhere: the number on its bulky waste page is 0300 303 1777. nidirect, the Northern Ireland government website, says only sites licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency can accept asbestos waste, that you may be able to employ a licensed asbestos removal contractor to collect it, and that a homeowner not acting for commercial gain can arrange disposal with a licensed hazardous waste disposal site, with the asbestos double bagged or wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene.

Fife Council cannot accept asbestos waste at its sites, and asbestos is on the list of items not accepted at its recycling centres.

• Its free bulky uplift only collects items that appear on its published list, and asbestos is not on that list.
• The council tells residents to contact a waste management company licensed for asbestos disposal.

Flintshire accepts asbestos at the Greenfield and Buckley Household Recycling Centres only, for £20 per bag.

• You must book and pay first on the council's website, and present the booking reference on site: staff can refuse disposal without a prior booking and payment.
• The asbestos must be in the red bags the council provides (bag size 900mm x 1200mm), collected in advance from a Flintshire Connects centre using your booking reference.
• It is only accepted if double bagged and it fits into the bag provided.
• The maximum is 5 bags per booking, only one booking a year is permitted, and disposal is on weekdays only.
• If you bring it in a van, pick up or trailer you need a valid permit to book; all trailers have a maximum length of 2 metres, a trailer cannot be towed by a vehicle that itself needs a permit, and vans with a roof over 7ft (2.14 metres), long wheelbase vans and Luton type box vans are not accepted.
• The centres are for Flintshire residents.
• Waste produced by tradespeople or contractors is not accepted.
• The council's bulky collection page says asbestos can be taken to a recycling centre free of charge, which conflicts with the £20 per bag on the recycling centre page, so confirm the charge with the council (Streetscene, 01352 701234).

Asbestos cannot be taken to Gateshead's household waste and recycling centres.

• Instead the council offers a free collection service from domestic properties for cement bound asbestos only (for example corrugated garage or shed roofing, drainpipes or sheets).
• It will not collect asbestos removed by someone else or left over from contract work.
• There is a limit of 14 bags weighing no more than 25kg each, or 12 sheets of 3ft by 6ft.
• Smaller or broken pieces must be double-bagged and sheets double wrapped, fully sealed with duct tape with no tears or holes, and the asbestos must be easily accessible for collection.
• The service may be refused if these limits are exceeded.

Glasgow accepts only small household items containing asbestos at the Shieldhall household waste recycling centre, by booking in advance through the council's online form; the form is a request that a council officer reviews, it does not guarantee a slot, and you are told by email if it has been successful.

• Anyone arriving without a booking is not let in.
• Items must be brought in a car (no vans or trailers), placed in a heavy-duty plastic bag and double taped securely, and you must show identification on arrival and enter by the main weighbridge entrance only.
• The council's recycling centres are for Glasgow City Council residents only, and its recycling centres page says cars over 1.8 metres are not permitted.
• The council will not accept asbestos from the refurbishment or renovation of a home, which must go through an accredited asbestos removal contractor, or anything from businesses, housing associations or charities.
• The council does not publish a charge.

Gloucestershire's recycling centres accept only cement-bonded asbestos removed by householders (not contractors).

• You must first order official asbestos disposal bags and a permit, wrap and seal the asbestos in the provided bags, and pre-book a visit (selecting 'Asbestos' and adding the permit number).
• Only asbestos in the provided bags is accepted, and a limited number of bags are available per household.
• The council's page does not say what the bags cost; ask on 01452 596 626 when you order.
• A van, pick-up or large trailer needs a van booking, not a car booking.
• Bring your booking reference and arrive within your 30-minute slot, or you may be refused entry.
• Hempsted recycling centre in Gloucester has been closed for repairs since 13 August 2026 and is expected to reopen in mid November, so check it is open before you book it.
• Contractor-removed asbestos needs a licensed contractor.

In Greater Manchester, Recycle for Greater Manchester takes cement-bonded asbestos only, and only at four waste transfer facilities: Arkwright Street (Oldham), Bredbury Parkway (Bredbury), Cobden Street (Salford) and Longley Lane (Sharston).

• Use the entrance for council and high-sided vehicles.
• You must wear a hard hat, safety glasses, a high visibility jacket or vest, safety gloves and steel-capped safety boots or shoes, or you will not be able to dispose of your waste, and you must bring proof of address for the property the waste is from.
• The asbestos must be double wrapped in heavy duty plastic or sealed in household rubble sacks.
• Wigan runs its own service: Kirkless recycling centre, Saturday mornings only between 9am and 12 noon, by appointment on 01942 825755.
• Wigan centres are for Wigan Borough residents only and staff will ask for your photo driving licence as proof of address; pedestrians cannot carry waste in, and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and trailers over 4 metres are not allowed.
• In Wigan, a van, campervan, minibus or pickup needs a free waste permit (valid for one visit within seven days, 12 permits per household in 12 months), the asbestos must be double wrapped in thick plastic and sealed with no holes or rips, and packages must fit the 1m x 1m container opening; more than 15 packages means a home visit from Wigan Council first.
• Asbestos removed by someone you hired is business waste and is not accepted.
• No charge is published.

Greenwich tells residents with asbestos sheets or bags to take them to its Reuse and Recycling Centre at Nathan Way, Thamesmead.

• Asbestos is limited to 3 items per visit and 1 visit per month, and must be triple-wrapped in plastic and sealed with tape.
• You must bring physical proof of identity (a valid UK driving licence or passport; no photocopies or screenshots) and proof of address (a council tax bill from this financial year or a utility bill from the last 3 months).
• Only cars and motorbikes are allowed: no vans (including hired vans), pick up trucks, minibuses, vehicles without windows in all panels, or trailers with more than one axle or a load length of more than 1.5 metres.
• The site rules say you must not enter the site on foot or move items from a van to a car.
• Only the householder, not a tradesperson, can bring DIY waste.
• The council's asbestos entry says its bulky waste collection does not take it, and the same centre page says it does not accept hazardous waste, so confirm with the council before you travel.
• No price is stated.
• The City of London says its hazardous waste collection covers every London borough except Hillingdon, but Greenwich's page sends asbestos to the centre.

Cyngor Gwynedd accepts cement bonded asbestos at 3 of its recycling centres: Caernarfon, Dolgellau and Garndolbenmaen.

• Only cement bonded asbestos is taken (gutters, flue pipes, roofing sheets and the like), in a reasonable quantity for domestic circumstances or very light DIY work; an entire garage or shed roof would not be seen as reasonable and should go to a competent contractor.
• Contact Galw Gwynedd on 01766 771000 to make arrangements before arriving, and you must also book a slot before visiting any recycling centre.
• The centres are for Gwynedd residents, and these three are open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm.
• The asbestos must be double wrapped in plastic and sealed with tape, and must not be cut.
• On arrival tell site staff, who check the packaging: if they are not happy with it, it is not permitted onto site.
• Staff will not help unload.
• Asbestos produced by a contractor working on your home is not accepted.
• Vans need a Recycling Centre Van Permit, which is free and allows up to 18 slots a year; hire vans cannot get a permit at the moment.
• No charge for asbestos is stated.

The North London Waste Authority says Hackney residents can take cement-bonded asbestos to Hornsey Street Reuse and Recycling Centre in Islington, by asbestos appointment only (email hornseystrandr@londonenergyltd.com or call 07557 205 292, saying how much you have).

• Bring it by car or van, not to the pedestrian drop-off point.
• Vans, trailers and vehicles with no back seats (including crew cab pick-ups) must also use the van booking system: vans 24 hours ahead with proof of residency, six a year.
• No caged tippers or flatbed trucks, and a hire van needs its hire agreement.
• No trade waste.
• Double wrap it in thick polythene sheeting sealed with strong tape, or seal small pieces in thick plastic sacks; do not break it up or saw it.
• Hackney's own pages name only the City of London collection, for small amounts.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

In Halton, household cement type asbestos is accepted by appointment only: email hdl@halton.gov.uk or call 0303 333 4300 to make one.

• Both of the borough's recycling centres, Johnsons Lane (Widnes) and Picow Farm Road (Runcorn), list asbestos as by appointment only.
• Neither site has pedestrian access.
• If you come in a van, or with a trailer between 2m and 3m long, you must also book that visit with the council on 0303 333 4300, and same day bookings are not accepted.
• Veolia, which runs the sites, says van or large trailer visits are limited to one vehicle per household per week and 12 visits a year, that the asbestos service is available at each site once every 3 weeks (at peak times appointments may take up to 6 weeks), and that it does not accept asbestos from trade activity, rental properties or allotments.
• The council's page does not give a quantity limit, a wrapping rule or a charge, so ask for these when you book.
• Commercial waste is not allowed on either site.

Hammersmith and Fulham residents cannot take asbestos to a tip: the Western Riverside Waste Authority, the borough's local waste authority, says its sites at Smugglers Way and Cringle Street are not licensed to receive hazardous waste, and the council's bulky waste service cannot collect asbestos.

• The council says the City of London runs a household hazardous waste collection on its behalf and can remove wrapped asbestos.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.
• The waste authority describes the service as usually free of charge.

In Hampshire, cement-bonded asbestos sheet is accepted at five sites, Andover, Basingstoke, Efford, Netley and Portsmouth, up to 15 sheets (each no bigger than 1200mm by 600mm), and you must phone the site in advance to pre-book.

• All visits to a Hampshire recycling centre must also be booked as an appointment, giving the household address the waste comes from.
• It is free within your household DIY waste allowance, then £12 for each sheet or part sheet, card only.
• A commercial type or larger vehicle may need a recycling centre permit, so check before you travel.
• Wrap whole sheets securely in plastic sheeting and double-bag small or broken pieces.
• Southampton's own recycling centre does not accept asbestos, so Southampton residents use one of the five.
• Greater amounts and other types need an asbestos removal contractor.

Haringey (a North London Waste Authority borough) follows the same route as the other NLWA boroughs: the authority names one centre for asbestos, the Hornsey Street centre in Islington, and residents can book a special asbestos appointment to take cement-bonded asbestos there (by car or van, not on foot).

• A van, trailer or vehicle with no back seats must also be booked in advance through the van booking system (at least 24 hours ahead for vans, with proof of residency), and the site has a 1.75m height barrier, which is opened for taller cars and for booked vans.
• For the centre it must be double-wrapped in thick polythene and sealed, never break or saw sheets.
• Or residents can use the City of London collection: one collection per rolling year, for the resident of the property only (not landlords, charities or commercial waste), with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• The first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags are collected free and more is charged by quote, paid before collection.
• For a collection, each sheet or piece must be wrapped individually in heavy duty plastic and sealed with strong tape, and broken asbestos is only taken in builders rubble bags.
• Haringey advises getting help from an asbestos contractor if you are thinking of removing asbestos.

Harrow says asbestos cannot be put in your bin or brought to the Harrow recycling centre.

• Harrow residents can take cement bonded asbestos, and no other type, to the West London Waste Authority's Abbey Road recycling centre by appointment only (call 020 8965 5497); late arrivals may not be accepted.
• Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Bring two forms of ID in your own name showing your home address (photo ID, plus a utility bill no more than 4 months old, not a mobile phone bill, or your current council tax bill) or you will be asked to leave.
• No vans or trailers, and nothing from businesses or traders.
• Double wrap and seal it in heavy-duty polythene sheets or sacks (not bin bags).
• Charged by weight (£54.40 for up to 200kg, £136.00 for 500kg), debit or credit card only.
• Harrow's own page names only the City of London collection.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Hartlepool accepts household asbestos at its household waste recycling centre on Burn Road, for Hartlepool residents only (bring photo ID and proof of address), and every visit must be booked in advance.

• The site is open Wednesday to Sunday only and closes for about 15 minutes at around 10.30am and 2.30pm each day.
• Vans must be under 2 metres high and trailers no longer than 2.4 metres, and commercial vehicles, including sign written vehicles, flat back vans, tippers and vans towing trailers, are not allowed, and there is no access on foot.
• All asbestos must be wrapped in the specialist red and white asbestos bags provided by the council, which you collect from the site (Wednesday to Sunday) before your disposal booking.
• Each bag is charged at £7.20, payable by card only on arrival, with a maximum weight of 25kg per bag.
• If an item exceeds 100cm x 15cm you must use a specialist licensed contractor instead.
• Asbestos that is not correctly double-bagged, or does not fit the supplied bags, will be refused.

Havering says it accepts asbestos from residents at Gerpins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre if you contact the centre first for wrapping advice.

• The East London Waste Authority gives 01708 225 723 and says it must be double bagged and wetted and booked through its DIY booking system with authorisation from your council.
• DIY bookings need 24 hours' notice, with at most 4 visits in 4 weeks; arrive in your slot in the booked vehicle or you may be refused.
• The limit is 4 bulky items or 400l of loose material across those visits.
• Bring a current Council Tax bill or driving licence matching your booking, and any vehicle hire agreement.
• Vans, trailers and modified vehicles must be booked too (12 visits in 12 months, at most 4 a month).
• No Luton vans, flat beds, tail lift vans or tippers.
• Each site has a height barrier.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Herefordshire accepts asbestos at the Hereford and Leominster household recycling centres only.

• Both sites are open to pre-booked vehicles only: you must book a slot online first, bookings are for Herefordshire residents, and you will not be let in without a pre-booked pass.
• Pedestrians are not permitted at either site, and a commercial type vehicle or a trailer longer than 1.3m needs a separate commercial vehicle and trailer (CVT) permit, applied for in advance.
• The asbestos must be double bagged or wrapped in plastic sheeting and sealed, and must fit the container openings, which measure 84cm by 158cm.
• It is advisable to call the site in advance to check there is capacity (Hereford 01432 343420, Leominster 01568 614271), and to tell a site assistant when you arrive.
• The council does not publish a charge.

In Hertfordshire, small amounts of bonded white (chrysotile) household asbestos are accepted at the Welwyn Garden City recycling centre on Fridays and the Ware centre on Mondays, one bag (max 20kg) per visit, once a year, and only by prior booking.

• The service is for Hertfordshire residents only, so bring proof of address, and a van or trailer needs an ePass.
• It must be double-bagged and taped in UN-approved asbestos packaging (a red inner bag with asbestos warnings plus a clear outer bag); bin bags and torn packaging are refused.
• The county's page does not state a charge.
• The council's home collection service ended on 21 February 2025, so if you have more than 20kg, or another type, use a private contractor.

Highland Council accepts domestic bonded asbestos at Tongue Waste Transfer Station, Seater Landfill Site (Bower) and its recycling centres at Brora, Dingwall, Fort William, Gairloch, Aviemore, Inverness, Nairn, Portree, Tain, Lochinver and Ullapool.

• Only asbestos removed by the householder counts as domestic; if a contractor or anyone else removed it, it cannot be accepted.
• You must get a pre-notification form from the council and agree a date and time for delivery with a Waste Management Officer, on 01349 886 603.
• Asbestos must be double wrapped in strong, thick plastic bags or suitable containers, sealed and labelled DANGER: ASBESTOS, and must not be broken or cut up.
• The amount each site can take is limited and the council can limit the size and number of loads, so discuss it with the officer before starting any work.
• The recycling centre pages say vans and trailers must be booked and that DIY waste cannot be brought in trailers or vans; every page except Fort William adds that a van must be under 3.5T maximum gross weight.
• The bulky uplift does not collect asbestos.
• No charge is published.

Hillingdon runs its own asbestos collection (the City of London service does not collect from Hillingdon).

• Residents get a free collection of up to 6 asbestos sheets or bags within a rolling 12-month period; additional collections cost £14.40 (including VAT) for each bag or sheet.
• Book through the council's Love Clean Streets website or app.
• Double wrap, tape and seal each sheet in thick polythene sheeting (1000 gauge) with only one sheet in each wrap, and double bag debris, each bag weighing less than 10kg.
• The council's Harefield Civic Amenity Site does not accept asbestos.
• Alternatively, Hillingdon residents can take cement bonded asbestos, and no other type, to the West London Waste Authority's Abbey Road recycling centre by appointment only (call 020 8965 5497); late arrivals may not be accepted.
• Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Bring two forms of ID in your own name showing your home address (photo ID, plus a utility bill no more than 4 months old, not a mobile phone bill, or your current council tax bill) or you will be asked to leave.
• No vans or trailers, and nothing from businesses or traders.
• Double wrap and seal it in heavy-duty polythene sheets or sacks (not bin bags).
• Charged by weight (£54.40 for up to 200kg, £136.00 for 500kg), debit or credit card only.

Hounslow says you cannot bring asbestos to its Reuse and Recycling Centre.

• Hounslow residents can take cement bonded asbestos, and no other type, to the West London Waste Authority's Abbey Road recycling centre by appointment only (call 020 8965 5497); late arrivals may not be accepted.
• Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Bring two forms of ID in your own name showing your home address (photo ID, plus a utility bill no more than 4 months old, not a mobile phone bill, or your current council tax bill) or you will be asked to leave.
• No vans or trailers, and nothing from businesses or traders.
• Double wrap and seal it in heavy-duty polythene sheets or sacks (not bin bags).
• Charged by weight (£54.40 for up to 200kg, £136.00 for 500kg), debit or credit card only.
• Hounslow's own pages name only the City of London collection.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Hull City Council accepts asbestos only at the Wiltshire Road household waste and recycling centre, where you deposit it into the asbestos container yourself and follow the instructions of site staff.

• It must be double-bagged, wrapped and sealed in suitable heavy-duty plastic bags (such as soil, rubble or garden waste bags) or heavy-duty plastic sheeting.
• Site staff inspect the bags, and split, unsealed or weak bags are not accepted.
• Carrier bags, hessian bags, pedal bin liners or similar lightweight black plastic bags, cling film and bubble wrap are not accepted.
• To use the site you need a Hull residents' pass displayed in your car, or proof of a Hull address such as a recent utility bill, Council Tax bill or driving licence, and a van or trailer needs a permit.
• The council does not publish a charge.

Inverclyde Council's current pages do not say whether a householder can dispose of asbestos.

• Its recycling centre site rules list the materials accepted at Pottery Street and Craigmuschat Quarry and asbestos is not on the list.
• An undated council leaflet still on its website lists asbestos as accepted at Pottery Street only, and the 2026/27 fees list shows an Asbestos Permit at £243.75 under trade waste, without saying whether it applies to householders.
• Do not travel with asbestos on the strength of the leaflet: ring the Recycling Helpline on 01475 715901 first, or use a licensed asbestos contractor.
• If the council does accept it, the site rules say only Inverclyde residents may use the sites, you must bring photographic ID and proof of residency, there is no pedestrian access, and commercial vehicles and trailers are allowed at Pottery Street only and must be booked in advance (the council gives 01475 717171 for commercial vehicles).
• A commercial vehicle must weigh less than 3.5 tonnes in total, a Luton van or tipper needs authorisation from a Council Officer before the visit, and households may use the centre up to 12 times a year.
• The bulky uplift service does not take building materials of any kind.

Anglesey lists asbestos among the items accepted at both of its household recycling centres, Penhesgyn and Gwalchmai, in small quantities that are bagged and sealed.

• The council gives no figure for a small quantity and states no charge, so ask before you travel: the Waste Management Team is on (01248) 750 057.
• You do not need to book a slot at Penhesgyn, but you must show proof of residency on the Isle of Anglesey there, and without it you may not be allowed in.
• You must book your visit to Gwalchmai, online or by telephone, and you will not be admitted without a valid booking reference.
• Neither site is open every day, so check its opening days before you travel.
• At both sites all vehicles must be no longer than 5m and no higher than 2.1m, including any attachments.
• A pickup, small van, short wheel base transit van, small mini bus, car with sign writing or a private car with a trailer between 1.8m and 3m bed length needs a permit.
• A small domestic trailer cannot be longer than 1.8m in bed length and must be pulled by a standard domestic car.
• The council's bulky waste collection does not take asbestos.

The Isle of Wight Council does not collect asbestos from households.

• Limited amounts of cement bonded asbestos, the standard corrugated sheets used to build garages and sheds, can be taken to Lynnbottom Recycling Centre, Newport, only; Afton Marsh cannot accept it.
• You need an asbestos disposal permit first and must show its unique reference number at the site.
• Permits cover up to 60kg free of charge per household in a 6-month period; above 60kg there is a charge, but the council's page does not give the figure, so ask before you go.
• Any charge is paid by credit or debit card or by cheque, as cash is not accepted.
• All asbestos must be in unbroken sheets, domestic in origin, and double-bagged or wrapped in heavy duty plastic, with bags cable-tied or taped shut before arrival.
• You must also book an appointment to visit the recycling centre (a same day booking must be made at least 2 hours before) and bring the booking reference, or you may be turned away.
• Vans, pick-ups and other commercial type vehicles need a vehicle permit, vehicle and trailer combinations over 7.7m cannot use the site, and vehicles above 3.5t gross vehicle weight are not allowed.
• The council's bulky waste collection will not take anything containing asbestos.
• The council's pages do not say what to do with other types of asbestos.

The Council of the Isles of Scilly takes bonded asbestos only, double bagged, at the Porthmellon Waste and Recycling Centre on St Mary's, and you must tell the council before you visit.

• Buy the council's bonded asbestos disposal bags first (£6.90 including VAT for two bags), then book a slot by phoning 01720 424450 or emailing zerowaste@scilly.gov.uk.
• The site opens to householders on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 13.00 to 16.45, and you can only enter with a confirmed slot, which applies to pedestrians too.
• Deposit it at your allotted time with site staff helping: never dispose of it unsupervised.
• The daily limit for household DIY waste, which includes asbestos, is less than 100 litres that fits into 4 bags of 25 litres, or a single item no larger than 2000mm x 750mm x 700mm, with up to 4 visits in any four-week period.
• Within that allowance there is no disposal charge; over it, bonded asbestos costs £33.50 per 15kg sheet or bag (prices exclude VAT unless stated), and fees must be paid before you visit.
• What you declare when booking must match what you bring.
• A commercial vehicle or a trailer over 4ft needs a Temporary Vehicle Permit, free to householders, but a vehicle needing a permit cannot bring any trailer.
• Waste from a tradesperson you hired is business waste, and if a haulier or contractor brings it commercial charges apply.
• The council does not collect hazardous waste.

Islington residents can take cement-bonded asbestos to Hornsey Street Reuse and Recycling Centre in Islington, by asbestos appointment only (email hornseystrandr@londonenergyltd.com or call 07557 205 292, saying how much you have).

• Bring it by car or van, not to the pedestrian drop-off point.
• Vans, trailers and vehicles with no back seats (including crew cab pick-ups) must also use the van booking system: vans 24 hours ahead with proof of residency, six a year.
• A 1.75m height barrier is opened for taller cars and booked vans.
• No trade waste.
• Double wrap it in thick polythene sheeting sealed with strong tape, or seal small pieces in thick plastic sacks; do not break it up or saw it.
• Islington's own page gives 020 8884 5645 for appointments instead.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Kensington and Chelsea residents cannot take asbestos to a tip: the council says the Western Riverside Waste Authority's Reuse and Recycling Centre in Smugglers Way is not licenced to receive household hazardous waste.

• The council says you must use the Hazardous Waste Collection Service operated by the City of London to get rid of asbestos, and that the service is usually free.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Kent's recycling centres accept small quantities of household asbestos free of charge, no more than 5 sacks (or equivalent) per month, at all Kent sites except Sheerness.

• It must be double wrapped in heavy duty plastic bags or sheeting and secured with tape, not sticking out of the packaging, no more than 10 feet (3 metres) by 5 feet (1.5 metres), and kept damp.
• You must book a slot before visiting (same day or up to two weeks ahead) and bring your booking reference.
• Vans and vehicles over 2 metres high need a vehicle voucher to enter, and non-Kent residents, including Medway, pay £10 per visit.
• Wear protective gloves and a face mask and do not break or cut it.
• The asbestos container is kept locked, so ask a member of staff, who will ask you to declare it is from your own home and cannot help you lift it.
• For large quantities, or if you need it collected, use a licensed contractor.

Kingston says asbestos cannot be disposed of at the Household Reuse and Recycling Centre (the Villiers Road tip), it cannot go in your bins, and the council's bulky waste collection does not take it.

• The council says the City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service will collect asbestos from residential addresses in the borough.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.
• Kingston adds that sprayed coatings, insulation, lagging and most asbestos insulating board work can only be done by a licensed contractor.

Kirklees Council tells residents to take asbestos waste to Emerald Street Household Waste Recycling Centre, off Hillhouse Lane, Huddersfield, and takes it at none of its other sites.

• Emerald Street is open 7 days a week.
• You must book before you visit: bookings can be made up to 6 days in advance and each household has 12 visits per calendar year.
• The service is not available to commercial operators.
• Your vehicle must be registered for a Kirklees vehicle permit, and staff check the registration number when you arrive.
• With a hire vehicle you do not need a permit, but you will be asked to show a Council Tax or utility bill with the same address as the hire agreement.
• You must wrap asbestos cement in a double layer of strong polythene and seal loose edges with tape before taking it to the disposal skip.
• The council's advice covers asbestos cement only, and for anything other than garage roof and wall sheets, guttering or fall pipes it points you to specialist companies.
• Camper vans under 2 metres high, vans under 3 tonnes and pickups need a large vehicle permit, and a trailer may be up to 6 feet long with a single axle.
• Vans over 3 tonnes, box type vans, tippers, dropside and flat-bed vehicles, minibuses and camper vans over 2 metres high are prohibited.
• The council does not publish a charge for asbestos.
• Its bulky waste collection will not collect asbestos.

Lambeth lists asbestos among the hazardous waste that residents can get collected by the City of London Corporation, and not among the items that can be taken to a reuse and recycling centre.

• The Western Riverside Waste Authority, which runs the Smugglers Way and Cringle Street sites, says they are not licensed to receive hazardous waste.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.
• The waste authority describes the service as usually free of charge.

Ten of Lancashire's recycling centres (Altham, Burnley, Burscough, Chorley, Clitheroe, Farington, Fleetwood, Haslingden, Lancaster and Preston) accept correctly wrapped cement-bonded household asbestos, up to 6 sheets or bags per visit and 18 per year, wrapped in heavy-duty polythene, with smaller pieces double-bagged and sealed.

• The county's asbestos page does not state a charge; Burnley Borough Council's page says the county centres accept it free of charge.
• Centres provide asbestos wrapping materials free in limited quantities.
• All vans and trailers, including single axle trailers, must book an appointment before visiting a recycling centre; a booking can be made once in the calendar month, bookings are limited to 12 per year, and a hire van needs its hire agreement and photo ID.
• Pedestrians are not allowed in, and that includes parking outside and walking in.
• Vehicles of 3.5 tonnes or more, any vehicle or trailer with a tipping mechanism and trailers more than 3 metres long cannot use the centres.
• Only cement-bonded asbestos is accepted; other (fibrous) types must be removed by a registered contractor.
• Skelmersdale, Barnoldswick, Carnforth, Longridge and Garstang do not accept asbestos, and Lytham is not on the county's list.

Leeds City Council says asbestos can only be taken to its Kirkstall waste transfer station, Evanston Avenue, Leeds LS4 2HR, by appointment only, and not to its household waste recycling centres.

• It does not accept asbestos from trade or businesses, or from householders outside the Leeds area.
• To book, email asbestos@leeds.gov.uk with your name, address, where the asbestos was removed from, your vehicle details, a contact number, the type and amount, and preferred dates at least 48 hours ahead.
• The council then allocates a date and time by email, and you must visit at the allocated time or you will not be allowed entry.
• The asbestos page gives opening hours of Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, and Saturday, 8am to midday.
• There is a charge: £72.31 for up to 200kg (the minimum price), £123.96 for 400kg, £175.61 for 600kg, £227.26 for 800kg and £278.91 for 1,000kg, by debit or credit card only, no cash or cheques.
• All asbestos must be double wrapped in strong polythene of at least 1000 gauge and sealed with strong broad tape, or you will be turned away.
• You must wear a high visibility jacket and protective footwear, report to the weighbridge for inspection of your load, and unload it yourself because staff cannot help.
• A separate council page about its waste transfer stations says it does not accept asbestos at any of them, so confirm with the council when you book.

Leicester City Council accepts only cement-bonded asbestos, double-wrapped in plastic, at the Freemen's Common recycling centre only (not Gypsum Close), up to eight sheets per visit.

• Phone 07776152970 before visiting.
• Freemen's Common cannot be entered on foot, in a van or pickup, or in a car with a trailer longer than 1.4 metres, so asbestos has to be brought by car; no waste permit is needed for it.
• The council does not state a charge.

Leicestershire accepts only cement-bonded asbestos (not blue, brown or non-cement-bonded) that the householder has removed, at four sites, Coalville, Kibworth, Mountsorrel and Whetstone.

• Any vehicle bringing asbestos needs a free waste permit, applied for online, and you must have it before you go.
• Permits are for Leicestershire county residents only, are valid for one site, one person and one vehicle, and last 14 days.
• You can dispose of up to 30 sheets or bags, up to 10 lengths of guttering, down pipes or flues, and 1 water tank.
• There is a charge of £10 per sheet (approx. 2400mm × 1200mm) or per 3-metre length of guttering or pipe, or £10 per tub or part tub over the free allowance, paid by card only, no cash.
• All sheets and broken pieces must be double-wrapped in clear or red hazard plastic before arrival.

Lewisham says that for hazardous waste such as asbestos you will need to arrange a hazardous waste collection from the City of London.

• Its Landmann Way Reuse and Recycling Centre will not accept hazardous waste and tells residents to book a City of London collection instead.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

In Lincolnshire, asbestos cannot go to the county's household waste recycling centres.

• Lincolnshire County Council runs a free, appointment-only service, Monday to Friday, for white (chrysotile) bonded asbestos at specialist locations in Lincoln and Skegness, up to 20kg sealed in the bag the council sends you, two deposits per household per year; it cannot collect from your home.
• North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire are separate councils with their own rules, at the Scunthorpe and Grimsby recycling centres.
• Other types need a licensed contractor.

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council does not say where a householder can take asbestos.

• The waste item search on its household recycling centres page has an asbestos entry that reads only Waste type: Miscellaneous, Where does it go: Special items, and no page explains what that means or gives a site, a limit or a price.
• Its bulky collection service does not collect dangerous waste like asbestos.
• Phone the council on 028 9244 7300 before travelling.
• If a site does agree to take it, the general site rules apply: access is restricted to Lisburn and Castlereagh residents only, you must have photographic ID with proof of address for inspection on arrival, and nobody is allowed to walk to the facility. nidirect, the Northern Ireland government website, says only sites licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency can accept asbestos waste, that you may be able to employ a licensed asbestos removal contractor to collect it, and that a homeowner not acting for commercial gain can arrange disposal with a licensed hazardous waste disposal site, with the asbestos double bagged or wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene.

London has no single rule, so read your own borough's entry.

• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service says it collects wrapped bonded asbestos from homes in every London borough except Hillingdon: one collection per rolling year, the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more charged by quote and paid by card before collection.
• It is for the resident of the property only, asks for proof of recent Council Tax payments and does not supply wrapping.
• Each sizable piece must be individually wrapped in heavy duty plastic and sealed with strong tape, and broken pieces go in sealed builders' rubble bags.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.
• Thirteen borough entries name no recycling centre that takes asbestos at present, so the collection is the route there.
• In 17 boroughs residents can book asbestos into one named centre: Hornsey Street in Islington for cement bonded asbestos (Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Waltham Forest), Abbey Road for cement bonded asbestos, charged by weight (Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames), Frizlands Lane (Barking and Dagenham), Gerpins Lane (Havering) and Jenkins Lane (Newham, Redbridge).
• Bexley takes asbestos at its own centres.
• Greenwich sends it to its Nathan Way centre, but the same centre page says it does not accept hazardous waste, so confirm with the council first.
• Hillingdon runs its own collection, with up to 6 sheets or bags free in a rolling 12 months.
• Higher risk types such as insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings need a licensed contractor.

Medway accepts household asbestos cement (roofing, down pipes and gutters, flues, tiles) at three recycling centres, Capstone (Chatham), Cuxton and Hoath Way (Gillingham), by booked appointment; phone 01634 333 333 the working day before your booking to check there is space (the phone line is closed at weekends, so avoid Sunday and Monday slots).

• It must be sealed before arrival, either in UN-approved packaging with a dangerous-goods label or double-wrapped and taped in 1000-gauge polythene; anything not double-bagged or wrapped is turned away.
• Maximum sheet size is 2m by 3.5m.
• Only residents who pay Council Tax to Medway can book, and you must show your booking reference and proof of address on arrival (a driving licence, Council Tax bill, gas or electricity bill or TV licence letter).
• Small vans can only be booked at Capstone and Cuxton, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and vans are not accepted at Hoath Way.
• The council does not publish a charge for this.
• Other asbestos types are not accepted.

Across Merseyside, cement bonded household asbestos is accepted by appointment only at three recycling centres, Bidston, Huyton and Southport, booked through the Veolia Merseyside and Halton asbestos disposal service (online form or 0203 567 4200, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 16:30).

• Each site runs the service once every 3 weeks, same-day appointments are not available and at peak times appointments may take up to 8 weeks (Veolia's recycling centres page says up to 6 weeks), so travel only once you have an email confirmation.
• A van, or a trailer between 2m and 3m long, also needs a van booking, and van or large trailer visits are limited to one vehicle per household per week and 12 visits a year.
• There is no pedestrian access at any of the three sites.
• It must be double wrapped in 500-gauge Visqueen or builder's rubble bags with all edges sealed with heavy duty tape (asbestos in bin bags will not be accepted).
• Asbestos from trade activity, allotments or rental property, or removed by a contractor, is not accepted, and there is no collection service.
• No charge is published.

Merthyr Tydfil accepts small amounts of asbestos at the Dowlais Household Recycling Centre only, not at Aberfan.

• The council's guide says asbestos should not be broken up and must be double bagged or a minimum of 100 gauge before it is taken to the site (100 gauge is the guide's own figure).
• It gives no figure for a small amount and states no charge, so ask the council before you go (01685 725000).
• Only residents of Merthyr Tydfil can use the centres and all visitors must present proof of address to staff on arrival.
• A van or trailer needs a permit, which is free and must be applied for online in advance; with a permit you must show identification as well as proof of address.
• Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, flat bed vehicles and vehicles with a tail lift are not allowed to enter the sites.
• Dowlais is closed on Tuesdays.
• If a builder or tradesperson does the work, the council expects them to arrange a skip rather than use the centre.

Merton says it is not accepting asbestos at Garth Road recycling centre at the moment, and its bulky waste collection cannot take asbestos either.

• The council points residents to the City of London hazardous waste collection service, provided on its behalf, which it says can take a limited amount of asbestos.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council does not take asbestos at its household recycling centres.

• Its page on what you can and cannot recycle at the centres lists asbestos under things you cannot recycle, as a hazardous waste type, and says to contact a private, registered contractor for correct disposal.
• The council's bulky lift pricing schedule lists asbestos among the items not collected, and no price is given for disposing of it. nidirect, the Northern Ireland government website, says only sites licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency can accept asbestos waste, that you may be able to employ a licensed asbestos removal contractor to collect it, and that a homeowner not acting for commercial gain can arrange disposal with a licensed hazardous waste disposal site, with the asbestos double bagged or wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene.

Mid Ulster District Council publishes nothing about asbestos.

• None of the pages for its 11 recycling centres lists asbestos among the materials accepted, its bulky waste collections page does not mention it, and its A to Z of council services has no asbestos entry.
• Ask the Recycling Team on 03000 132 132 before taking asbestos anywhere. nidirect, the Northern Ireland government website, says only sites licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency can accept asbestos waste, that you may be able to employ a licensed asbestos removal contractor to collect it, and that a homeowner not acting for commercial gain can arrange disposal with a licensed hazardous waste disposal site, with the asbestos double bagged or wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene.

Middlesbrough accepts asbestos at its recycling centre by pre-booked appointment only, you cannot turn up unbooked, and the service is for Middlesbrough residents only.

• Commercial vehicles, including flat back vans or wagons and vans towing trailers, are not allowed, and a van or trailer must book a slot between 10am and 4pm.
• You are allowed a maximum of 26 visits a year, or 13 a year with a van or trailer.
• You cannot wrap asbestos on site.
• All asbestos (plus any masks, overalls and sheeting used) must be double-bagged in UN-approved heavy-duty sacks, or asbestos cement double-wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene, sealed with tape and clearly labelled; ordinary bin liners are not permitted.
• Staff inspect the packaging on arrival and asbestos that is not packaged correctly is refused.

Midlothian Council does not accept asbestos for disposal.

• Its page says not to bring material containing, or suspected of containing, asbestos to a Recycling Centre, and that asbestos must be taken to a private disposal site licensed to accept asbestos.
• The bulky uplift service does not collect asbestos either: the council says to use business directories to find a company to deal with it.

In Milton Keynes, only the New Bradwell recycling centre is licensed to accept household sheet asbestos from Milton Keynes householders, no other MK centre accepts it, and commercial, construction or demolition asbestos is not accepted.

• It must be securely wrapped (double-bagged or taped in polythene sheeting) and small enough to fit through the slot of the containment bin, and a slot must be booked, up to seven days in advance.
• The council says visits to the tip are free.
• You will not be allowed on site without your booking confirmation email and proof of address, such as a driving licence (a council notice dated 7 August says a booking is still valid if the confirmation email did not arrive).
• New Bradwell takes cars, cars with trailers and vans under 2 metres high, with a maximum vehicle weight of 3.5 tonnes, and does not allow vans with trailers.
• The council cannot collect asbestos via bin or bulky-waste collections, so larger amounts need a licensed contractor.

Monmouthshire accepts small amounts of asbestos from a householder at the Five Lanes and Llanfoist recycling centres.

• It cannot be taken to Mitchel Troy.
• The council will accept no more than 4 standard sized sheets per year, of no greater size than 120cm by 60cm; for more than this you are expected to hire a specialist contractor.
• Whole sheets must be double wrapped in heavy duty polythene and sealed with heavy duty tape.
• You must book a slot online before you visit (or call 01633 644644), arrive within your 30-minute slot and bring your booking confirmation.
• Each centre is closed on two days a week, so check its opening days when you book.
• Speak to site staff first: they are not permitted to handle asbestos, so you must be able to put it in the container without help.
• The centres are for Monmouthshire residents only.
• Vans and trailers must book through the van or trailer booking form; no double axle trailers or tipper vans are allowed and trailers larger than 6x4 ft will not be permitted.
• No charge for asbestos is stated.
• The council recommends a specialist contractor for asbestos in general.

Moray Council takes asbestos from householders only, and the only place it lists for it is Moycroft Transfer Station, Moycroft Road, Elgin, IV30 1XZ, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:00.

• You must phone the waste hotline on 0300 12345 65 first and a member of the waste team will contact you to arrange it.
• All asbestos must be double wrapped in heavy duty clear plastic before delivery, up to a maximum of 12 sheets per property.
• The sheets are lifted by hand into a walk-in skip, so wrap them in loads light enough to handle safely.
• A declaration form has to be completed on site before disposal, and nothing that originated outside Moray is accepted.
• For its recycling centres the council says residents using a van, pick-up or trailer should present a Household Waste Declaration Form before entry, and the form says drivers must also show a valid driving licence, a current utility bill or a waste carrier licence; the page does not say whether this applies at Moycroft, so ask when you phone.
• The council's page does not state a price.
• Its bulky uplift service will not collect asbestos.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar lists asbestos as prohibited waste at its Household Waste Recycling Centres and says it can be disposed of at Bennadrove Landfill Site.

• Its asbestos page says small quantities of asbestos roof sheeting may be accepted at Comhairle sites, but you must contact your nearest waste facility first for advice on what they require: Bennadrove Landfill Site is on 01851 822673.
• The same page says asbestos is Special Waste in Scotland, has to be disposed of by a licensed waste carrier at a licensed site, and that all movements need a Special Waste Consignment Note, so ask the site and SEPA what paperwork a householder needs.
• Disposal is charged, even for a householder doing DIY work: the 2026/27 fees list Special Waste (Asbestos etc) at £315.00 per tonne plus landfill tax of £130.75 per tonne, before VAT.
• Ask what a small load will cost when you ring.

Neath Port Talbot accepts asbestos at the Briton Ferry Recycling Centre, for a charge of £18.46 per sheet or item (based on 8ft x 3ft sheets), VAT included.

• The Cymmer page says you must take any sacks containing asbestos to Briton Ferry, and the Lower Cwmtwrch centre does not accept asbestos.
• Asbestos sheets should be double wrapped in polythene sheeting.
• You must book a slot before visiting.
• There is a charge for any sacks containing asbestos: the three free sacks a week of building type waste do not include it.
• Cash is no longer accepted at Briton Ferry, so pay by debit or credit card, and payment can only be made when the weighbridge is open: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.
• Vans, pick-ups and double axle trailers need a permit, issued automatically when you book, with a maximum of 12 a year.
• Tipper or flatbed vans and large 7.5t vans are not allowed on site.
• The council's bulky item collection does not take asbestos.

Asbestos is not accepted at any of Newcastle's household waste and recycling centres.

• Residents must arrange removal and disposal through a specialist private contractor.
• If the contractor transports the asbestos they must be registered with the Environment Agency, and it is your legal duty to check this; the council also advises getting a receipt and a copy of the consignment note.

Newham says asbestos can go to Jenkins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre by appointment only, double-bagged and wetted: call Biffa on 0800 389 9918.

• The East London Waste Authority gives 020 8911 3194 and says it goes through its DIY booking system with authorisation from your council; Newham's restricted waste rules need a council authorisation letter for each visit, valid that day only, and allow only two visit days in any 12 months, so ask.
• DIY bookings need 24 hours' notice, with at most 4 visits in 4 weeks; arrive in your slot in the booked vehicle or you may be refused.
• The limit is 4 bulky items or 400l of loose material across those visits.
• Bring a current Council Tax bill or driving licence matching your booking, and any vehicle hire agreement.
• No Luton vans, flat beds, tail lift vans or tippers.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Newport says small amounts of cement bonded asbestos may be accepted at its household waste recycling centre under its 'asbestos acceptance procedure', and that you should contact the council for advice first.

• Residents must make a booking before visiting (no booking, no entry) and bring a council tax bill or utility bill to verify their address.
• The council says asbestos is taken Monday to Sunday, 7.30am to 5.30pm.
• Only cars or passenger vehicles and small trailers (maximum 1.6m by 1.2m) are permitted on site; commercial vehicles and vans of any size are not given access, and staff cannot help you unload.
• The council's pop-up recycling centre events do not accept asbestos.
• The page does not publish a wrapping rule, a quantity limit or a charge for asbestos, so ask for these when you contact the council.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council publishes no guidance on where a householder can take asbestos.

• It says asbestos material must not go in the black bin, and its bulky collection service lists asbestos among the items it does not accept.
• The household recycling centres page does not mention asbestos in its list of what the centres can receive or in its list of what they cannot; its rubble allowance excludes hazardous wastes.
• The bulky page says many of the items it refuses can be taken to a household recycling centre and tells you to check with the site before travelling if you are unsure, so phone 0330 137 4047 first. nidirect, the Northern Ireland government website, says only sites licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency can accept asbestos waste, that you may be able to employ a licensed asbestos removal contractor to collect it, and that a homeowner not acting for commercial gain can arrange disposal with a licensed hazardous waste disposal site, with the asbestos double bagged or wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene.

North Ayrshire Council takes small quantities of asbestos at the Shewalton Waste Transfer Station, 4-6 Metcalfe Place, Oldhall West Industrial Estate, Shewalton, Irvine, KA11 5DF.

• It only accepts cement bonded white asbestos from domestic household sources, for example garage roofing and water tanks.
• It does not accept materials that have been dismantled by a business or company, asbestos from non-household sources or non-cement bonded asbestos.
• Do not break, cut or saw it.
• Double wrap it in heavy gauge polythene sheeting and seal the polythene closed with industrial tape.
• Call Shewalton Waste Transfer Station on 01294 311756 to give at least 24 hours notice of your arrival: you will be asked for your name, address, car registration number and the number of packages.
• If you use a hire vehicle you need a copy of the hire agreement in your name and home address.
• Packages must be easy to lift into a skip, and if two people are needed to move them you must bring a second person.
• The page does not state a price.

North East Lincolnshire Council accepts bonded asbestos from your own home only at the Grimsby recycling centre on Estuary Way, twice a week, one visit a day, with a maximum of 3 sheets at a time.

• Book a slot online or ring the waste services hotline on 01472 326288 at least 24 hours before you visit.
• Asbestos is taken on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm and on Saturday from 8.30am to 12.30pm, and not on Wednesday, Sunday or bank holidays.
• The person who owns the asbestos must attend with photo ID and proof of address for the property it came from: a valid driving licence, or a passport with a bank statement, HMRC letter, payslip, doctor or NHS letter or benefit letter showing the address.
• Without proof of address it is not accepted.
• Double bag small items in heavy duty plastic bags sealed with tape, and wrap larger sheets in heavy duty polythene (minimum 500 gauge) sealed with duct tape.
• The container hatch is 150cm wide and 1 metre deep, so break larger sheets at home, not on site, and you load it yourself.
• The centres are for North East Lincolnshire residents only.
• Vans, SUVs, estate cars, people carriers, 4x4s, pickups and trailers (single axle, maximum 6ft by 4ft) need an online declaration form first, and Luton and large box vans are not accepted.
• The council publishes no charge, and its bulky waste crews will not collect asbestos.

North Lanarkshire Council does not accept asbestos at its household waste recycling centres.

• Asbestos is on its list of non-accepted waste types, which the council says must be disposed of through a licensed contractor.
• Its special uplift service only collects items chosen from its published lists, and asbestos is not on them.

North Lincolnshire Council accepts asbestos only at the Household Recycling Centre on Cottage Beck Road, Scunthorpe, and only in the bags it supplies.

• You must first request a bag online or by calling the Customer Contact Centre: the council sends two bags (one red and one clear), a letter of authorisation and a guidance sheet within two to five working days.
• Only bonded white asbestos (chrysotile) from your own property is accepted, with no blue, brown or fibrous asbestos, up to a maximum of 20 kilograms per request.
• It must all fit in the red bag, sealed, then go inside the clear bag, sealed; split, torn, damaged or unsealed bags are refused.
• Asbestos is taken only between 10am and 4pm from 1 March to 31 October and between 10am and 2pm from 1 November to the end of February, and is refused outside those times.
• Report to a site attendant on arrival and hand over the original letter, and be ready to lift it into the skip yourself.
• Each household may make two deposits a year (1 April to 31 March) free of charge, then pays £22.50 per extra set of bags.
• Vans, commercial type vehicles and large trailers need a free permit applied for in advance, vans and flat bed trucks over 3,000 kilograms cannot get one, a hired vehicle needs a house clearance permit, and signwritten vehicles are not allowed.
• People who live outside North Lincolnshire may not use the sites.

North Somerset accepts asbestos at its recycling centres for a charge of £11.50 per bag or sheet, payable on site by card only.

• A bag means a standard 50 litre rubble bag and a sheet is about 1800mm by 900mm.
• Double wrap or bag the asbestos in thick polythene and seal it with strong tape, or it will be rejected on arrival.
• The council's page does not say which types of asbestos it takes or set a quantity limit, and it does not single out any of its three centres (Weston-super-Mare, Portishead and Backwell), so check with the council before you load up.
• You must book a slot before visiting any centre, and vehicles without a valid booking may be turned away.
• The centres are for North Somerset residents only, and you cannot enter on foot, by bicycle or on a mobility or electric scooter.
• A van up to 3.4 tonnes, a 4x4, a single cab pick-up or a trailer from 1.8 to 2.4 metres long needs a free permit, which allows 12 visits in 12 months; trailers over 2.4 metres, a trailer towed by a vehicle that itself needs a permit, and vehicles of 3.5 tonnes or more are not accepted.
• Apply for the permit at least a month before you want to use it.
• Waste collected for a fee, such as a house clearance, counts as commercial and is not accepted.
• The council's bulky waste collection, run by the charity Changing Lives, does not take asbestos.

North Tyneside Council says asbestos can be deposited at its Household Waste Recycling Centre (the tip) on Wallsend Road, North Shields.

• It must be double bagged and you will be required to show proof of your address, such as a utility bill.
• The tip is for North Tyneside residents only and everyone visiting needs an appointment, which you book online.
• Some vehicles, including vans, need a permit, and vehicles over 2m high, over 6m long or exceeding 3.5 tonnes, trailers exceeding 3m in length including the tow bar and flat-bed vehicles are not allowed on site.
• Waste from landlords, developers or tradespeople is not accepted, and that includes rubbish from work on a home carried out by someone who is not the homeowner.
• The council gives no asbestos types, quantity limit or price for asbestos: its charges page says most household waste is free and does not mention asbestos, so check before you travel.
• For advice on safe disposal the council gives the Envirolink number, 0345 2000 103.
• The council does not collect asbestos and says private companies can make arrangements to take it away at a charge.

North Yorkshire Council accepts small quantities of cement bonded asbestos free of charge at seven household waste recycling centres: West Harrogate (Penny Pot Lane), Malton and Norton, Northallerton, Seamer Carr, Selby, Skipton and Whitby.

• You need to register your vehicle to use the centres (free, open to residents who pay Council Tax to North Yorkshire Council), and vans, pickups and other commercial-like vehicles are limited to 12 visits in 12 months.
• It must be double bagged or wrapped in two layers of thick plastic with any joints or openings sealed with strong tape, or you will not be able to leave it.
• If you have more than ten sheets (approximately 1.8m by 1.2m each) contact the council before your visit to check there is space in the container.

In Northamptonshire the rules differ.

• West Northamptonshire does not accept asbestos at its recycling centres, but small quantities of bonded asbestos that a householder has removed from their own home are taken at the Thalia waste transfer station on Liliput Road, Brackmills, Northampton.
• Phone 01604 347660 before you go or the site may refuse the waste.
• Only one trip per household is permitted, asbestos you paid someone to remove is not accepted, and each sheet or pipe must be wrapped in clear thick polythene and sealed with tape, with no piece longer than 1.8 metres.
• The subsidised charge is £86.50 for up to 5 sheets of 900mm by 1.8 metres or up to 9 metres of pipe or guttering, and £70.18 for one water tank; anything more is charged at the commercial rate.
• North Northamptonshire does not accept asbestos at any of its recycling centres and recommends a registered contractor, but says small quantities of bonded asbestos can be taken to the waste transfer station in Northampton by booking in advance.

In Northern Ireland, asbestos must not go in household waste or recycling collections, and only sites licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency can accept it.

• None of the 11 councils listed here says it takes asbestos at a recycling centre.
• Belfast is the only one with a published council route: a collection of small amounts of cement-based asbestos, up to 120kg, one collection per household per year, for households in its council area only and not for asbestos removed by a contractor; email the council or call 028 9027 0230 first to check it can be collected.
• Antrim and Newtownabbey, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, and Mid and East Antrim say their recycling centres do not accept it.
• The other seven publish no clear guidance, so phone your council before taking asbestos anywhere.
• Otherwise a homeowner not acting for commercial gain can arrange disposal with a licensed hazardous waste disposal site, with the asbestos double bagged or wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene, or employ a licensed asbestos removal contractor (the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland keeps a list).

Northumberland does not accept asbestos at its recycling centres.

• Instead the council runs a chargeable collection service, for householders only, for cement-bound asbestos that the resident dismantles and packages themselves (double-wrapped in thick plastic and taped; broken pieces double-bagged), up to a maximum of 360kg, about a single garage roof.
• Sheets can be no bigger than 6ft by 3ft and 30kg, bags no heavier than 20kg, and every parcel must be labelled as asbestos; a parcel that is too heavy will not be collected.
• You must book and pay in advance and list the waste accurately, because anything you under-report is left behind.
• Collections run on set dates each month, and each one has a published booking cut off at 4pm on an earlier date.
• Published prices start at £129 for one sheet or £121 for one bag, rising incrementally.
• Non-cement-bound asbestos needs a phone call for advice (0345 600 6400).

In Nottinghamshire, asbestos is not accepted at recycling centres.

• Nottinghamshire County Council runs a paid, appointment-only service at a dedicated site for Nottinghamshire residents with cement-bonded asbestos they have dismantled and removed themselves from their own home, garage or shed: one load, brought in a car, car with trailer, minibus, motorhome or hire van up to 3.5t, sheets no larger than 180cm by 90cm and unbroken, double wrapped in asbestos disposal bags or thick plastic and sealed, for a fee of £140.
• Bring ID to show on entry (for example a driving licence, utility bill or bank statement) or access will be denied.
• It can be used once only per property, and landlords, traders and asbestos a trader took down are excluded.
• Nottingham City runs a separate booked service for city residents on Saturday mornings (about one car-boot load, in a car or small van up to 2.5t, double-wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene and taped, once only per property), booked on 0115 915 5555.
• The city service is only for asbestos you dismantled and removed yourself from your own Nottingham home, garage or shed; businesses, traders and landlords, asbestos a trader took down, and asbestos from other outbuildings, farm buildings or conversion works are excluded, and you will not be allowed entry unless you come at your allocated time.

Orkney Islands Council takes only bonded asbestos, generally corrugated cement roofing sheets, and only at Bossack Recycling Centre, Tankerness.

• It does not accept other types, including friable (loose) asbestos, asbestos insulation board or asbestos lagging, which must be handled and disposed of by a specialist licensed contractor.
• All bonded asbestos must be double wrapped securely in 1000 gauge plastic sheeting or placed in sealed bags of the same gauge: any other packaging may result in the load being rejected.
• Packages must be of a size and weight you can easily handle alone, because staff cannot assist with unloading.
• For up to six sheets no advance booking is needed, and a householder can transport a small amount (up to a car boot full) without a special waste consignment note.
• For more than six sheets you must pre-book by calling 01856 861219, and larger loads also need a special waste consignment note from SEPA.
• The council asks you to contact it before you visit to confirm the site can accept your load on the day.
• Sites are for domestic use only and if you arrive in a van or with a trailer you may be asked to show a hire agreement.
• The council gives Bossack opening times as Tuesday to Friday.
• It does not state a price for household asbestos.

Oxfordshire accepts household cement-bonded asbestos (such as pipes or garage roofing) at three centres, Ardley, Redbridge and Dix Pit, and you must book an asbestos visit at least 48 hours ahead.

• The limit is four sheets per visit, each no larger than 2m by 1m, with no more than two sheets wrapped together, and you must be able to lift the package yourself.
• The county lists a charge of £5.70 per 1m by 1m sheet for DIY waste over your free allowance, paid by contactless card on site; confirm what you will pay when you book.
• Keep sheets damp, do not saw or break them, double-wrap in 1000-gauge polythene and bring proof of address.
• Arrive in the vehicle named on your booking or you may be refused.
• Some vans and trailers need a free permit and some vehicles are not allowed in at all.
• The council says Redbridge will close for about three months in 2026 for essential works, so check it is open.
• Only Oxfordshire residents can book.
• Other asbestos types must go to a professional contractor.

Pembrokeshire County Council does not accept asbestos at any of its waste and recycling centres, and its bulky waste collection does not take it either.

• The council names two outside options.
• Cwm Environmental, in Carmarthenshire, will accept small or large quantities of asbestos waste from members of the public living in Pembrokeshire, for a charge the council does not state: you must telephone Cwm Environmental on 01267 275536 to arrange disposal.
• Greenacres Skip Hire Ltd at Celtic Link Business Park, Scleddau, Fishguard (01348 811444) is the other.
• You can also arrange a collection yourself, making sure the contractor is a registered waste carrier and licensed to deal with asbestos.
• The same council page says asbestos should not be transported unless by a registered carrier, so ask how it should be delivered when you phone.
• For more advice the council's Contact Centre is on 01437 764551.

Perth and Kinross Council does not accept asbestos at its recycling centres.

• Asbestos is in its table of hazardous household items that cannot be accepted, and the advice given is to contact a specialist disposal firm, such as Binn Group on Shore Road, Perth.
• The council's special uplift service cannot collect asbestos either.

Peterborough offers a disposal service at its Household Recycling Centre for small quantities of white cement-bonded asbestos, only from maintenance and repair work on your own household that you carried out yourself.

• You must apply online in advance with photos; you cannot turn up without an approved application, and the council then sends asbestos bags and a time slot.
• Small quantities are free (one or two small sheets, a single pipe, flue or gutter up to 2.2m, or a small water tank).
• If you have more than that, the whole amount is charged by quote, up to about six sheets or pipes, and only one chargeable application is accepted in 12 months.
• The sealed bag must fit the 1.2m skip opening and you must carry it yourself.
• The asbestos page says a van or trailer needs an e-permit, and the recycling centre page says all Peterborough residents need a free vehicle e-permit before visiting, so get one or confirm with the council first.
• The centre is for Peterborough residents, so bring proof of address.
• Vehicles can be no larger than a long wheel base transit type van, trailer beds no longer than 8 feet 6 inches (2.5 metres), and Luton type box vans, extra long wheel base vans, horse boxes, caravans and large flatbeds are not allowed in.
• Anything more, or non-domestic asbestos, needs a specialist contractor.

Plymouth allows small amounts of bonded asbestos at the Chelson Meadow recycling centre, booked two weeks in advance, with each item under 25kg and charged at £12.50 per bag or sheet (card only).

• You need proof of your Plymouth address to use the centre.
• It must be double-wrapped in strong bags or plastic sheeting before transport.
• Items over 25kg require a licensed asbestos removal service, which the council recommends for handling asbestos generally.

Powys County Council does not accept asbestos at any of its Household Recycling Centres, and its bulky waste collection cannot take it either.

• The council tells residents to use a licensed company to dispose of asbestos.
• It does not name a company or give a price, so you will need to arrange and pay for a licensed asbestos contractor yourself.
• Do not take asbestos to a Powys recycling centre.

Redbridge cannot collect asbestos and says not to take it to Chigwell Reuse and Recycling Centre: it can be booked in to Jenkins Lane RRC in Newham by calling 0800 389 9918.

• The East London Waste Authority gives 020 8911 3194 for Jenkins Lane and says it must be double bagged and wetted and booked through its DIY booking system with authorisation from your council, so confirm when you call.
• DIY bookings need 24 hours' notice, with at most 4 visits in 4 weeks; arrive in your slot in the booked vehicle or you may be refused.
• The limit is 4 bulky items or 400l of loose material across those visits.
• Bring a current Council Tax bill or driving licence matching your booking, and any vehicle hire agreement.
• No Luton vans, flat beds, tail lift vans or tippers.
• Each site has a height barrier.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Redcar and Cleveland accepts asbestos at the Dunsdale tip, which serves borough residents through an appointment booking system; you will not get in without an appointment and must bring proof of address, such as a council tax bill, recent utility bill or driving licence.

• The council asks for a hard copy of your proof of address.
• Car appointments run 8am to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• The tip is closed on Wednesdays.
• A van, or any vehicle with a trailer, must book the vans and permit type vehicles option, with slots between 8am and 10.30am, and some vehicles are not admitted at all.
• Pieces must be a maximum of 4ft x 3ft; anything larger cannot be accepted.
• It must be double wrapped, or double bagged using a minimum 300-gauge polythene sack, and sealed.
• Waste from a business or trade is not allowed.
• The council's chargeable waste page gives no price for asbestos.

Renfrewshire Council says you can dispose of your asbestos at Paisley household waste recycling centre (Underwood Road, PA3 1TL), and that you should hire a specialist asbestos removal contractor to handle and dispose of large quantities.

• It publishes no asbestos type, quantity, wrapping, booking or price rule, so check with the council before you travel.
• The general rules for its centres apply: you must show proof that you are a Renfrewshire resident, such as a council tax or utility bill, and photo identification, such as your driving licence, or you will not be able to enter.
• You can only bring a car into Paisley: vans, pickups and trailers are allowed only at the Linwood centre, with a permit applied for in advance.
• The council's DIY waste rules also say that if you paid someone to do the building or renovation work you cannot bring that waste to its centres, and that non-recyclable DIY waste is limited to 2 x 50-litre bags at all centres; it does not say how these apply to asbestos.

Rhondda Cynon Taf accepts household asbestos at one site, the Ty Amgen Community Recycling Centre at Llwydcoed, Aberdare, and only by booking.

• Call Ty Amgen on 07971913289 to book your disposal, package the asbestos as Ty Amgen instructs, attend at the arranged date and time and take proof of residency with you (for example a utility bill, driving licence or rental agreement).
• The council does not publish a quantity limit, a wrapping rule or a charge, so ask for all three when you call.
• All vans and commercial vehicles larger than a 4x4 must call and book in advance to use a community recycling centre (07824 541758), and flatbed tippers, Luton vans over 1.5 tonnes and tractors towing trailers are not allowed.
• If you pay a builder or company to remove asbestos, they are responsible for removing and disposing of it, so it should not come to the centre.

Richmond takes no asbestos at Townmead Road.

• Residents can take cement bonded asbestos, and no other type, to the West London Waste Authority's Abbey Road recycling centre by appointment only (call 020 8965 5497); late arrivals may not be accepted.
• Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Bring two forms of ID in your own name showing your home address (photo ID, plus a utility bill no more than 4 months old, not a mobile phone bill, or your current council tax bill) or you will be asked to leave.
• No vans or trailers, and nothing from businesses or traders.
• Double wrap and seal it in heavy-duty polythene sheets or sacks (not bin bags).
• Charged by weight (£54.40 for up to 200kg, £136.00 for 500kg), debit or credit card only.
• Richmond adds: keep sheets whole and take a Council Tax Bill and Driving Licence, or entry may be denied.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Rotherham Council takes only small quantities of asbestos from household items, for example ironing board pads and fire blankets, at its Household Waste Recycling Centre at Car Hill, Greasbrough, S61 4QL.

• None of its other sites has facilities for asbestos disposal.
• Before visiting you must contact Waste Management on 01709 823054 to arrange disposal; if you fail to contact them in advance your waste will not be accepted.
• Asbestos must be double wrapped using heavy plastic bags and placed in the special skip provided on site.
• Large amounts of asbestos from building products will not be allowed on site.
• The council says all its sites are open 7 days a week, except 25 December, 26 December and 1 January.
• The centres are for the use of Rotherham residents only, and you may be asked for proof of identification, including your home address.
• Pedestrians arriving on foot will not be allowed in.
• At Car Hill a car with a trailer, a small or large van or a pick up needs a permit and is refused entry without one, and box vans and flatbed pickups are not allowed.
• The council does not publish a charge for asbestos.

Rutland County Council does not accept asbestos at its household waste recycling centres at Cottesmore and North Luffenham.

• Its waste policy says cement bonded asbestos and cement bonded sheets are not accepted at the centres, and its waste and recycling A to Z says the council does not handle materials that contain asbestos.
• Its bulky waste collection is unable to collect asbestos either.
• Residents are told to contact a specialist asbestos disposal company, or a specialist contractor to quote for the work.
• The council does not publish a price.

If you live in Sandwell, a limited amount of household or small scale DIY asbestos cement that you removed from your own home can be taken to the Household Recycling Centre in Shidas Lane, Oldbury, but only between 8am and 9am or between 2pm and 3pm daily.

• First visit the site with proof of residence and identification to get an asbestos permit, and buy the official disposal bags from the on-site payment machine (£1 a pair for the smaller size, £4 a pair for the extra large; exact change in coins).
• Double bag the waste in those bags, then book a tip appointment to bring it back with your permit, proof of residence and ID.
• You can ring the site on 0121 569 6886 to check the asbestos skip is available.
• Waste from a tradesman or contractor is prohibited, and the council recommends using a licensed contractor.

There is no single national household service in Scotland and practice varies by council, so read your own council's entry.

• Of the 32 councils listed here, 14 take some household asbestos at a named recycling centre, waste transfer station or landfill site, often in small amounts and usually only after booking or phoning first: Aberdeenshire, Argyll and Bute, Dumfries and Galloway, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Highland, Moray, Na h-Eileanan Siar, North Ayrshire, Orkney Islands, Renfrewshire, Shetland Islands, South Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire.
• Aberdeenshire and Na h-Eileanan Siar publish a charge, South Ayrshire says there is no charge for domestic householders, and the rest publish no household price.
• Fifteen say they do not take it, among them Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee City and Fife, and most of those point residents to a licensed contractor or to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) for advice.
• Falkirk, Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire publish no clear guidance, so ask before you travel.
• No entry here describes a council collection from the home.
• SEPA is the regulator; asbestos above 0.1% is hazardous/special waste and must go to an authorised site.

Scottish Borders Council does not take asbestos.

• Its page says you cannot dispose of asbestos waste within your household bin or community recycling centre, and that there are no sites licensed to accept asbestos waste within the Scottish Borders.
• It says that if you wish to transport asbestos waste to a licensed site yourself a waste transfer licence is required, and to contact the Scottish Environment Protection Agency for further information.
• The council adds that many people find a licensed contractor as cost effective and less complicated, and that neighbouring properties may save money by arranging collective disposal.
• Its bulky item collection does not collect hazardous materials such as asbestos.

Sheffield accepts domestic cement bonded asbestos only, at four of its five household waste recycling centres: Beighton Road, Blackstock Road, Deepcar (Manchester Road) and High Green (Greaves Lane).

• The fifth, Longley Avenue West at Shirecliffe, is unable to accept asbestos.
• Asbestos must be double wrapped and the outer wrapping must be clear, so that both layers of wrapping can be seen, or it will not be taken.
• None of the four sites is open every day: each is closed on one or two set weekdays, so check the opening days of the site you choose before you travel.
• The sites are for the use of Sheffield residents and not for traders, who must use a properly licensed waste disposal site.
• There are height barriers of 1.8m at all the sites.
• If you want to visit in a van, a pick-up or with a trailer you need a permit, or must use the booking-in procedure first by phoning 0114 2734567.
• Sheffield does not publish a charge for asbestos.

Shetland Islands Council accepts asbestos at the Gremista Waste Management Facility, Lerwick.

• It must be double wrapped in plastic, you must contact the weighbridge office for access to the asbestos skip (the facility is on 01595 743960), and the page says a SEPA note is required.
• Staff are not able to unload waste for you.
• The council's commercial waste page adds that you must give 3 days notice before disposal and that it will not accept special waste without a completed SEPA consignment note; it does not say whether the notice period applies to householders, so ask when you ring.
• The council's published asbestos cement charges at Gremista are labelled for commercial and industrial customers only and it does not publish a householder price, so ask what you will be charged.
• The bulky uplift service cannot collect asbestos.

Shropshire's recycling centres accept only small quantities of cement-bonded asbestos (for example from corrugated garage roofs).

• You must first speak to a site attendant at one of the recycling centres, who will give you wrapping materials free of charge and a time to bring the asbestos in; don't just turn up.
• You may be asked for proof that you live in Shropshire.
• A van, a trailer larger than 1.2m by 0.9m and some 4x4 vehicles must book a slot first (up to 12 bookings a year) and show proof of residency on arrival.
• No vehicle over 5m long or 2.1m high is allowed, nor flatbed and pick-up trucks, Luton box vans, tipper vehicles or horse boxes, and there are height restrictions at some sites.
• Keep sheets intact, wrap them in the strong plastic provided, seal with tape, and place them in the clearly marked red skips.
• Large quantities, or asbestos from a commercial building such as a farm, must be handled by a professional contractor.
• The council states that the wrapping is free but does not say whether there is any charge for the disposal itself.

Asbestos is not accepted at Solihull's Bickenhill Household Waste Recycling Centre; instead the council runs an asbestos permit scheme that lets you take asbestos from your home to a facility in Coventry.

• Only one permit is issued per month and a maximum of 6 sheets or bags may be disposed of per visit, with sheets up to 2 x 1 metres, double wrapped in plastic and sealed in sizes one person can lift into a skip.
• You must get the permit before visiting: obtain it and book into the site by calling 0121 704 8000, with the registration number of the vehicle you will use.
• Vehicles must be less than 2.05m high and 5.25m long, and a trailer no more than 1.2m long by 1.2m wide.
• The site is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm, not bank holidays.
• Only certain types are accepted, including roofing sheets, plasterboard containing asbestos, storage heaters and vinyl or thermoplastic tiles (maximum 5 bags).
• Commercial, trade or business asbestos is not accepted.
• The council does not publish a charge.

Somerset accepts cement-bonded sheet asbestos from the home at seven recycling sites: Bridgwater (Saltlands), Frome, Highbridge, Minehead, Street, Taunton (Priorswood) and Yeovil.

• Each household can bring up to eight 50-litre sacks of construction waste (asbestos included) free each month across up to four visits, with extra asbestos charged at £19.30 per sheet (card only, not cash), and pre-booking required.
• It must be securely double-bagged or wrapped in plastic (clear heavy-duty if possible) and sealed, with no holes, rips or tears, or it will be refused; staff cannot help unload.
• Some vehicles and trailers need a free permit, available to Somerset residents only, and Bridgwater does not allow access on foot.
• You must take your own waste: if it is brought by someone you are paying to do the work it is classed as commercial waste and is refused or charged.
• A separate paid home collection is available: £352.20 per load (up to one tonne) plus £18.90 per sheet or sack, until 31 March 2027.

South Ayrshire Council says materials that contain asbestos can be booked in for disposal at Ayr Recycling Centre, Old Farm Road, Ayr by calling 01292 886616, and that there is no charge to domestic householders for this service.

• The site requires 24 hours notice and the asbestos must be double bagged or wrapped.
• On arrival you are directed to the skip and unload the material yourself into the specified container.
• Vehicles are weighed in and out of the site, and hi-vis vests are mandatory for anyone leaving the vehicle (they can be borrowed from the site).
• Vans and trailers may be classed as commercial, so the driver may need to sign a declaration at the site before disposal.
• Separately, the council says residents require an e-permit to use its recycling centres, and that domestic customers must make a booking before visiting the Ayr site, whose household waste area is normally only for cars and small vans (up to transit size).
• Registering for the e-permit needs a South Ayrshire address and your council tax reference, and the booking FAQ names Troon, Girvan and Maybole, but not Ayr, as accepting pedestrian bookings.
• The council gives the site's commercial waste weighbridge as open Monday to Friday only, 7am to 5pm, and does not say whether that limits asbestos visits, so ask which days you can come.
• Ask when you ring whether you need the e-permit for an asbestos visit.

South Gloucestershire takes bonded sheet asbestos, such as guttering and corrugated roofing sheets, in specialist skips at three Sort It recycling centres: Mangotsfield, Yate and Thornbury.

• Little Stoke does not take asbestos.
• The limit is 6 sheets or the equivalent per visit, put in a heavy-duty asbestos disposal bag.
• Call the site before your visit to check there is room in the skip; the council's pages print no site number, and its line for help with booking is 01454 868000.
• On arrival tell the attendant you have bonded asbestos.
• You must be a South Gloucestershire resident, book a time slot before any visit, arrive in the vehicle named in the booking and bring proof of address and your booking reference number.
• Vans, pickup trucks without rear seats and other restricted vehicles need a permit before you can book, limited to 12 visits a year, and you must bring the vehicle registration documents; with a hired vehicle bring the hire agreement, proof of address and identification.
• Trailers of 2m or longer, vans or campervans with trailers, double axle or tipping vehicles and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are not allowed.
• Waste from work carried out by contractors cannot be taken to the centres.
• The council states no charge for asbestos and does not say it is free.
• Sprayed asbestos, lagging and insulating boards must always be removed by licensed contractors.

South Lanarkshire Council takes asbestos only at the East Kilbride household waste and recycling centre (Peel Park Industrial Estate, East Kilbride, G74 5LW), where there is a dedicated skip.

• The council says this is the only council site licensed to accept asbestos.
• Its guidance covers an unbroken rigid sheet of asbestos, double wrapped in plastic sheeting with the package sealed fully with tape.
• If the asbestos is not sheet material, or is damaged or crumbling, the council says to contact a specialist contractor for advice.
• Council tenants should contact their local housing office.
• You need to book a slot before visiting East Kilbride.
• Only South Lanarkshire residents can use the site and you must bring proof of address, such as a utility bill or driving licence.
• The site closes a few times each day to swap skips and no vehicles can enter while it does.
• The site accepts cars and vans up to 3.5t and trailers under 2.4m x 1.2m, with no tipper vehicles and no pedestrian access.
• The site's own page also says household or garden renovation materials and waste created by tradespeople cannot be brought, so confirm your load on 0303 123 1020 before you book.
• No price for asbestos is stated.
• The bulk uplift service cannot collect asbestos.

South Tyneside Council does not take asbestos at the Recycling Village, its household tip: asbestos is the one item listed under what you cannot bring.

• Instead there is a skip at Middlefields Depot where the council can accept asbestos, only if it has come from your own domestic property.
• You must arrange a time to deliver it by calling 0191 427 7000.
• The skip is available Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturday from 8am to 11.30am.
• The council says it will accept small quantities of hazardous waste from residents and asks that containers are sealed securely, and it does not offer a collection service for hazardous waste such as asbestos.
• It publishes no price, no quantity figure, no asbestos wrapping rule and no vehicle rules for the Middlefields skip, so ask about these when you call.

Southwark says the City of London runs a household hazardous waste collection on its behalf and will collect a small amount of asbestos cement from your home, packaged ready for collection.

• Southwark's bulky waste collection does not take asbestos, and no Southwark page read says whether its Reuse and Recycling Centre takes it, so do not take asbestos there without asking the council first.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.
• You can also hire a private contractor to remove asbestos.

Staffordshire accepts asbestos removed by householders at five recycling centres, Bilbrook, Burton, Cannock, Leek and Stafford, limited to 4 sheets (no larger than 3 foot by 3 foot) or 4 bags (approximately 25kg rubble bags) per household every six months, and only between 1pm and 3pm on the days the sites are open.

• The county's recycling centre notices (last updated 8th October) say Leek cannot currently accept asbestos and Cannock cannot currently accept it at weekends, so check the notices page before you travel.
• A van, or a trailer over 1.5 metres, needs a free permit, which allows 12 visits a year; vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and trailers over 2.5 metres are not permitted.
• It must be double wrapped in heavy duty clear polythene and sealed with tape, and not broken up; staff cannot help bag it.
• Asbestos from traders, companies and contractors is not accepted, and larger quantities need a specialist licensed firm.
• The county's restricted wastes page lists it as asbestos (cement bonded) and says the items on that list can be disposed of free of charge within their limits; Stafford Borough Council also says disposal at the Stafford site is free of charge for householders.

Stirling Council does not accept asbestos.

• Its waste and recycling directory says it cannot accept any material that could contain asbestos and that you must contact a specialist contractor to dispose of it responsibly.
• Its guidance on materials it cannot accept at household waste and recycling centres says asbestos must never be put in household waste bins or containers on site, and that only licensed asbestos removal professionals should handle these materials.
• The council says suggested contractors can be found on its website, or you can speak with the Waste team by raising a general enquiry.

Domestic asbestos, such as asbestos sheds and garages, can be taken to the Haverton Hill household waste recycling centre if you double wrap it and clearly label it.

• You must book a slot, and tell the council when you book that you want to dispose of asbestos.
• Bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence, proving you live in the Stockton borough; the vehicle registration and address must match your booking or you may be turned away.
• Vans, pickups and trailers need a permit before entry (text Waste to 07723 466991), vans can only book slots between 10am and 4pm, a van cannot also bring a trailer, and flatbed and drop side vehicles are not allowed.
• Small pieces and contaminated items such as face masks should be double bagged and clearly labelled.
• For asbestos inside your home, the council says not to remove it yourself and points to the Asbestos Removal Contractors' Association to find a professional.

Stoke-on-Trent accepts cement bonded household asbestos at one site only, Burslem tip, and a maximum of two double-bagged asbestos bags every six months.

• Burslem tip is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
• It must be double bagged and sealed in the red asbestos bags the site provides, which you collect from the attendant along with a disclaimer form to complete; otherwise it will not be accepted.
• The asbestos has to come from your own home and you must be a Stoke-on-Trent resident, so have evidence of residency with you; staff will not handle the bags, so you place them yourself.
• Anything more than two bags needs a specialist waste company.

In Suffolk, householders book a paid collection (run for the county by Biffa) for cement-bonded asbestos from their own home, up to 50kg: £36 plus a collection charge of £53 (within 25 working days) or £62 (within 10 working days), paid before collection.

• Sheets can be up to about 1.8 metres by 0.9 metres and must be individually wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene, one sheet per wrapping, sealed with strong tape and labelled with an asbestos warning; small offcuts go in tied and sealed builders rubble bags of no more than 25kg each.
• Each item must be easy for one person to lift, no item over 50kg is accepted, punctured or split packaging is not collected, and items not listed on the booking form are not taken.
• Over 50kg you may be charged for additional collections.
• Fibrous (non-cement-bonded) asbestos is not collected.
• East Suffolk Council states that asbestos cannot be taken to household waste recycling centres.

In Surrey, small amounts of cement-bonded asbestos (up to six sheets) can be taken to the Epsom, Guildford and Shepperton community recycling centres, sprayed with water and double-wrapped in heavy-duty polythene.

• Phone the site first to check there is space in the asbestos container, and bring proof of Surrey residency.
• The county lists asbestos among the items a car can bring free of charge.
• A van, pickup or trailer needs a van permit and can only bring up to the construction and DIY waste limit, and none of the three sites takes waste on foot.
• No Surrey council offers an asbestos collection service, so larger amounts or other asbestos types need a licensed removal contractor.

Sutton says do not put asbestos waste into dustbins or take it to the Re-use and Recycling Centre (Kimpton Park Way).

• The City of London operates a hazardous waste collection on the council's behalf for small amounts of domestic asbestos waste, and Sutton residents can request one asbestos collection per year.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.
• For larger amounts of domestic asbestos waste Sutton says to contact the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association.

Swansea runs a chargeable home collection for bonded asbestos (e.g. corrugated cement sheet, cement moulded products, vinyl floor tiles).

• Prices are per item, standard corrugated cement sheets (6ft x 3ft) are £35 each for 1 to 3 sheets and £30 each for 4 or more, the thicker Big 6 sheets (6ft x 4ft) are £50 each for 1 to 3 and £40 each for 4 or more, and a 25kg bag of broken asbestos cement/floor tiles is £50 for 1 bag, with 2 bags or more listed at £40; a £20 levy applies beyond 5 miles of the Cwmbwrla depot.
• Book by phone on 01792 635600, with payment in advance.
• Larger quantities should go to a licensed commercial waste company.

Swindon Borough Council is licensed to take asbestos, and domestic cement-bonded asbestos from your own property is accepted free at the Household Waste Recycling Centre in limited amounts, by booked appointment and with proof of address.

• You must be a Swindon Borough resident.
• The centre is open for pre-booked visits only, and before a booking is confirmed you must sign a declaration that the waste is from your own domestic property.
• The centre is closed on Wednesdays.
• It does not accept vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, flatbed trucks, tipper vans, caged trucks and vans or double-axle trailers.
• You can bring up to 12 sheets, each no bigger than 1.5m × 2.5m, double-wrapped in heavy-duty polythene or bags, sealed with tape, and no single package heavier than 25kg.
• Asbestos removed by a builder is not taken this way; the council sends it to its charged service or a specialist contractor.
• The council will also collect asbestos, but that is charged: a £45 per hour call-out, a £30 consignment note, then £7.90 a bag or £10 a roof sheet including VAT.

Telford and Wrekin accepts household asbestos that you have removed yourself at both of its Household Recycling Centres, Halesfield and Hortonwood, in a sealed skip.

• You must call before you go, or you may be turned away: staff need to confirm there is space in the skip and that you have used the correct wrapping.
• The council's asbestos page gives 0203 5676482, Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm; its A to Z page gives 0203 567 6470 on weekdays and 0203 567 6482 at weekends, so confirm the number with the council.
• Use bags certified to UN2590 for smaller quantities or 1000 gauge plastic wrap for large sheets; the sites supply both free.
• Seal with strong tape: any exposed asbestos will be refused, wrapped pieces can be no larger than 4ft x 6ft, the site attendant inspects the load first, and staff cannot help you lift it.
• The centres are for Telford and Wrekin residents only, so bring proof of address such as a recent utility bill or driving licence.
• Depending on your vehicle you may need an e-permit, and any trailer needs one; flatbeds, tippers, Luton box vans, vehicles over 5.5m long, trailers over 2.4m long internally and vans over 3.5 tonnes are not allowed.
• No trade or commercial waste is accepted.
• The council will not collect asbestos through its bulky collection service and recommends a licensed contractor for removal.
• It does not state a charge for disposal at the centres.

Asbestos cannot be disposed of at Thurrock's Linford recycling centre, and the council will not remove it.

• Residents must find a privately-operated site that accepts asbestos, phoning ahead to confirm acceptance and charges.
• If removing it themselves, the council advises wetting the material, not breaking or sawing it, using a dust mask and overalls, and double-bagging it in two strong plastic bags.

Torbay is not accepting asbestos at its recycling centre at the moment.

• The council says the facility it uses to dispose of asbestos has closed, that it is making other arrangements and that it expects to resume shortly, with no date given.
• Its bulky waste collection does not take asbestos either, so for now Torbay residents need a licensed specialist contractor.
• When the service returns the published terms are bonded asbestos only, a maximum of 4 sheets or bags per visit at £13.10 per sheet or bag, double wrapped in tough plastic and completely sealed, sheets no bigger than 6ft by 4ft.
• Visits must be booked, charges are paid by debit or credit card, and from 14 October a van or trailer needs a permit before a booking can be made.
• The recycling centre is closed on Sundays.
• Check the council's recycling centre page before travelling.

Torfaen says that if you wish to dispose of small amounts of asbestos at its Household Recycling Centre at Panteg Way, New Inn, you must contact Call Torfaen on 01495 762200 first.

• The council does not publish the quantity limit, wrapping rule or any charge, so ask for these when you call and do not turn up with asbestos unannounced.
• The centre is for Torfaen residents only and all visitors are asked to present proof of address at the entrance, such as a driving licence, utility bill or council tax bill.
• Vans, pick-ups and cars with a trailer must have a permit; vans can only use the site on a pre-booked basis, and vehicles with a permit only between 10.00am and 3.00pm in winter and 8:00am and 4:30pm in summer.
• Each permit costs £10 and covers one visit, and those without a permit are turned away.
• Vehicles exceeding 5m length or 2.2m height, vehicles over 3.5t and cars with trailers longer than 1.8m are not allowed on site, nor are tippers, flat bed or box vehicles.
• DIY and renovation waste is not permitted in any type of vehicle.
• If you are thinking of dismantling a structure you believe contains asbestos, the council asks you to contact its Food and Health Safety enforcement team on 01633 648009 first.
• The council's bulky collection does not take asbestos.

Tower Hamlets says its Reuse and Recycling Centre does not accept asbestos.

• Instead the City of London collects wrapped asbestos from Tower Hamlets, which the council describes as a free hazardous waste collection service for asbestos up to 15 square metres.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.
• Tower Hamlets adds that a householder transporting their own asbestos cement waste in their own vehicle does not need to be a registered carrier, and that lagging, spray coatings and large areas of insulation board can only be safely removed by a licensed contractor.

The Vale of Glamorgan's recycling A to Z lists asbestos for the Llandow Recycling Centre only (Llandow Industrial Estate, Gluepot Road, CF71 7PB), and asks you to give advance notice by calling 01446 700111.

• It is not listed for the Barry centre.
• The council does not publish a quantity limit, a wrapping rule or a charge for asbestos, so ask for these when you call.
• Entry to the recycling centres is by appointment only, and you must display your confirmation email and proof of residency, such as a driving licence or utility bill, in your windscreen while waiting to enter.
• Walking in waste is prohibited.
• A van or a vehicle with a trailer needs a permit costing £20, and each household with a permit can visit once per calendar month.
• Vehicles over 3330kg gross weight, high-top vehicles, long wheelbase vans, large box vans such as Luton vans, twin axle trailers, horse boxes, vehicles with a tipping body and vehicles with a tail lift are not permitted.
• Staff cannot help with lifting.
• The council's bulky waste page does not mention asbestos.

In Wakefield, asbestos disposal is booked through Biffa, which works in partnership with Wakefield Council.

• Household asbestos is taken only at the Wakefield (Denby Dale Road) and Glasshoughton (Flass Lane, Castleford) recycling centres, by appointment only.
• Book on Biffa's online asbestos disposal booking form; Biffa confirms the date and time by text, email or phone.
• Asbestos is accepted only between 9am and 11am, Monday to Friday, not on bank holidays.
• Only white cement bonded asbestos is accepted.
• The limit is 10 bags or sheets in a 12-month period (January to December), with only 1 sheet per wrap.
• It must be double wrapped in heavy duty plastic, taped and sealed.
• To book you must pay your council tax to Wakefield Council, the asbestos must be from your own home, and you must have a utility bill, Council Tax bill or driving licence to show staff.
• If someone other than the person named on the booking brings it, you may be refused entry.
• Asbestos removed by a builder or contractor is not accepted.
• Bring your resident permit or proof of address.
• A van, a pick up or a trailer greater than 6ft x 4ft needs a commercial vehicle permit, and long wheel based vans, box vans and vans weighing more than 3000kg are prohibited.
• Biffa is not licensed to collect asbestos from homes.
• No charge for asbestos is published.

Most Welsh councils take small amounts of household asbestos at a named recycling centre, so read your own council's entry.

• Of the 22 councils listed here, 18 accept it at one or more recycling centres, nearly always at named sites only and often only after booking or phoning first.
• Limits are small and differ widely, for example two sacks in Cardiff, 2 sheets a year in Ceredigion and 5 bags a year in Flintshire.
• Conwy and Denbighshire charge £20 per bag or sheet, Flintshire £20 per bag and Neath Port Talbot £18.46 per sheet or item; Bridgend charges an amount it does not publish, Carmarthenshire charges for sheets and loose asbestos, and Caerphilly charges for a van permit.
• The other 11 state no price for asbestos, though Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan charge for a van or trailer permit.
• Cardiff also offers a free kerbside collection of one council-supplied sack, and Swansea runs a chargeable home collection.
• Pembrokeshire and Powys take none at their centres: Powys says to use a licensed company and Pembrokeshire names two outside sites.
• Blaenau Gwent publishes no guidance.
• Where a council will not take it, arrange it yourself with a private waste management business that is a registered waste carrier.
• That guidance comes from Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

Household asbestos can be taken to Fryers Road recycling centre, Bloxwich, but only with a valid permit arranged in advance and only if correctly bagged.

• You must be a Walsall resident, and you need proof of residency (for example a driving licence or council tax bill) and details of the vehicle you will use.
• It must be double-bagged in specialist disposal bags bought from the council (£7.04 per pair), waste in the red bag then the clear bag.
• The permit is issued only to the resident of the address where the asbestos originates; contractors cannot take it on your behalf.
• You cannot walk in with waste, and vehicle restrictions apply at the site, with a booking needed to bring a van or trailer.

Waltham Forest says cement bonded asbestos can be accepted at Hornsey Street and must be pre-booked.

• The North London Waste Authority says residents can take cement-bonded asbestos to Hornsey Street Reuse and Recycling Centre in Islington, by asbestos appointment only (email hornseystrandr@londonenergyltd.com or call 07557 205 292, saying how much you have).
• Bring it by car or van, not to the pedestrian drop-off point.
• Vans, trailers and vehicles with no back seats (including crew cab pick-ups) must also use the van booking system: vans 24 hours ahead with proof of residency, six a year.
• A 1.75m height barrier is opened for taller cars and booked vans.
• No trade waste.
• Double wrap it in thick polythene sheeting sealed with strong tape, or seal small pieces in thick plastic sacks; do not break it up or saw it.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Wandsworth (a Western Riverside Waste Authority borough) does not take asbestos at the authority's Smugglers Way or Cringle Street sites, which are not licensed for hazardous waste.

• Instead residents get one free collection of wrapped bonded asbestos per year (domestic waste only), run by the City of London hazardous waste collection service.
• The first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags are collected free; above that there is a charge by individual quote, paid before collection.
• Each sheet or piece must be individually wrapped in heavy duty plastic and completely sealed with strong tape, broken asbestos is only taken in builders rubble bags that one person can lift, and the service does not wrap it or supply wrapping.
• The service is for the resident of the property only, not landlords, charities or commercial waste, and asks for proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

Warrington does not class asbestos as household waste, so you need a community recycling centre permit to bring small amounts to Gatewarth recycling centre; no permits are issued for the Woolston or Stockton Heath centres.

• Permits are free: call Environmental Waste Controls on 0333 305 2280 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) at least 48 hours before you plan to visit, and say what you are bringing and how much, because you can only tip the items on your permit, and give the make, model and registration number of the vehicle you will use.
• You can visit up to three times in a 12 month period.
• Bring your permit number and proof of your address.
• You cannot access the site on foot, and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, or trailers bigger than 3 metres long or 1.5 metres wide, are not allowed at all.
• Trade waste is not accepted with or without a permit.
• The council's permit pages do not give a wrapping rule for asbestos.
• Its environmental protection page, in advice on taking down a shed or garage with an asbestos roof, says to wrap the material in heavy duty plastic sheeting and seal it with tape; that page also says a qualified building contractor should be used and the waste put in a hazardous waste skip, so confirm with the council when you call.

Warwickshire accepts small amounts of household asbestos at four recycling centres, Judkins, Hunters Lane, Lower House Farm and Princes Drive, up to 3 sheets (or equivalent) per month, measuring no more than 20cm high, 150cm wide and 180cm long.

• It must be double wrapped in heavy gauge polythene sheets, sealed with strong adhesive tape and labelled 'asbestos waste', or it will be refused.
• Report to the weighbridge or a member of staff on arrival so the asbestos can be logged.
• Booking is required seven days a week at Hunters Lane, and at weekends and on Bank Holiday Monday at Judkins, Lower House Farm and Princes Drive.
• Pedestrian access is not permitted at any of the four sites.
• Vehicle and trailer restrictions apply at every centre: a van or pickup can only be used by applying for agreed visits first, and a car trailer must be no longer than 1.83 metres.
• The county council does not publish a charge.

West Dunbartonshire Council publishes no guidance on where a householder can take asbestos.

• Its recycling centres page, which covers Erskine Ferry Road in Old Kilpatrick and Dalmoak in Dumbarton, lists the materials residents can dispose of there and asbestos is not among them.
• Its special uplift service lists asbestos under items it will not collect.
• Do not take asbestos to a recycling centre without asking first: the council gives wasteaware@west-dunbarton.gov.uk for questions about what items are accepted.
• Otherwise use a licensed asbestos contractor.

West Lothian Council does not provide an asbestos removal service and says it has no facilities licenced to accept asbestos.

• Its advice is that owner occupiers should seek their own advice and contact an appropriately qualified specialist private contractor to undertake any asbestos related works, including disposal of asbestos material.
• Council tenants must not attempt to dispose of asbestos and should contact the council on 01506 280000 for advice and assistance.

In West Sussex, cement-bonded asbestos (only) can be taken to the Burgess Hill, Chichester, Crawley and Worthing recycling centres, up to a maximum of 200kg, double-wrapped or double-bagged in clear 1,000-gauge polythene and sealed with tape.

• You must book a slot before visiting any West Sussex recycling centre and bring proof that you live in the county.
• The county's asbestos page does not state a charge, and its charges for DIY-type waste have been suspended since 11 April 2017.
• Other asbestos types and large amounts need a private contractor.

Westminster has no permanent household waste recycling centre of its own; residents use the Western Riverside site at Smugglers Way, which is not licensed to receive hazardous waste, so asbestos cannot be taken there.

• Westminster says asbestos is collected free of charge by the City of London hazardous waste collection and disposal service: sheets individually wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene, rubble bags of no more than 25kg each, and a free limit of either 15m2 or 7 bags per year, with additional items charged.
• The City of London Hazardous Waste Collection Service gives one home collection per rolling year: the first 15 square metres or seven builders' rubble bags free, more by quote, paid by card before collection.
• Residents only, with proof of recent Council Tax payments.
• Wrap each sizable piece individually in heavy duty plastic sealed with strong tape; put broken pieces in sealed builders rubble bags (max 25KGs per bag); one person must be able to lift each.
• Punctured or split packaging will not be collected; wrapping is not supplied.
• Apply online or call 020 7332 3433.

In Wiltshire, domestic cement-bonded asbestos from your own property is accepted by appointment only at three sites, Purton, Amesbury and Warminster; phone the site between 10am and 4pm to book (Amesbury 01980 623160, Purton 01793 778205, Warminster 01985 211427).

• You can bring up to 12 sheets, each no bigger than 1.5m by 2.5m, wrapped in plastic to stop dust, with proof of address.
• Do not take it to any other centre or break it up, and bring help if you need it because staff cannot assist.
• You must arrive in a vehicle because pedestrians are not permitted, and a van, pickup or large trailer needs a vehicle permit.
• The Purton page also says you must book your visit before coming, under the council's booking pilot.
• The council does not state a charge.
• One council page shows the asbestos notice under Stanton St Quintin instead of Warminster, so confirm the site when you phone.

Wolverhampton's tips do not accept asbestos, and the council's asbestos page (last updated 14 September 2026) does not list a council collection or a charge.

• It tells residents who want to dispose of asbestos to make sure any contractor they use is appropriately authorised to transport and dispose of asbestos waste, and it links to the NORAC Asbestos Disposal Map for finding authorised disposal facilities.
• The council's bulky item collection page (last updated 21 August 2025) still says you can buy specialist asbestos bags from Wolverhampton Homes Limited, who will collect and dispose of the asbestos, so confirm with the council whether that service still runs.
• Asbestos from work carried out by a trader is the trader's legal responsibility to remove.