Specialist disposal
How to dispose of asbestos
Asbestos cannot be reused or recycled. Contact your council for advice before you move it, or find a hazardous waste service on GOV.UK if you live in England or Wales.
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.
Your council
Contact your council for advice first. In England and Wales, GOV.UK finds your council hazardous waste service from your postcode.
A registered waste carrier
If you cannot take it yourself, use a registered waste carrier and a licensed disposal site.
Key facts
- Binmap lists 27 tips that say they take asbestos.
Last updated: 15 October 2026
Written by Binmap using guidance from GOV.UK.
Pages from the organisations involved
What to do
- Do not break up large pieces.
- Double wrap it in thick polythene sheeting.
- Label it as asbestos.
Kinds of place that take it
- Specialist disposal points
More local guides
Other kinds of place
Schemes and collection services
Binmap is independent and is not run by any council.