Dispose of asbestos near Blackburn

No place in Blackburn itself lists asbestos. The nearest is Altham Household Waste Recycling Centre, 4.9 miles from the centre of Blackburn. Contact the council before you take asbestos to any site.

Leave asbestos whole and wrap it twice

The Health and Safety Executive says asbestos fibres can cause fatal lung disease. About 5,000 people a year die from asbestos related diseases in Great Britain. HSE advises keeping large pieces of asbestos waste whole, then double wrapping and labelling them.

Last updated: 15 October 2026

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• How to dispose of asbestos
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