Manchester Asbestos Disposal
Properly bagged and wrapped asbestos waste collected throughout Manchester by our licensed team, who can also guide you on documentation and packaging.
- Licensed skip hire across Manchester
- Waste paperwork provided with every job
- Free, no-obligation quotes
Because asbestos remained a common building material until the UK banned it in 1999, it is still found in Manchester’s older terraced houses, post-war housing from the 1960s and 70s, commercial units and garages. Common examples are water tanks, flue pipes, soffits, textured ceiling coatings, old floor tiles and the cement sheets used to roof sheds and garages.
Skips Manchester arranges for asbestos waste to be collected and disposed of by licensed carriers. In England asbestos is hazardous waste, which means it has to be labelled, bagged or double-wrapped, and accompanied by a consignment note that we supply.
Never put asbestos in a skip, and never cut it or break it up. Where you think asbestos may be present, do not disturb it and take advice. Using the quote form on this page, please send photographs, rough quantities, safety data sheets (SDS) if you have them, details of the packaging and the address for collection.
Disposal is one job, removal is another
Taking asbestos out of a building is controlled work. Only a licensed asbestos removal contractor may carry out many kinds of asbestos work, among them most jobs involving insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings. Lower-risk materials, too, should be left to people who have the appropriate equipment and training.
DIY removal is not something we encourage. Collection and disposal is where we come in: we pick up asbestos waste once it has been properly removed, wrapped and labelled, then carry it to an authorised facility. Should you be uncertain whether a licensed contractor is required for your material, we can explain what to do next and which documents will be needed.
Getting asbestos waste ready to be collected
Until it is collected, asbestos waste has to stay contained and in one piece. We’ll confirm the precise requirements for your load, but as a rule:
- Waste is kept somewhere secure that the public cannot reach
- Each package is sealed and carries a clear label
- Sheets stay whole and are wrapped in heavy-duty polythene
- Smaller pieces are double-bagged in suitable asbestos bags
Do not snap sheets to make them easier to carry. Loose or damaged material needs to be dealt with by a competent contractor before any collection takes place. If you have doubts about your packaging, send photographs and we will give advice before the collection is booked.
Asbestos collected throughout Manchester
We cover building sites, commercial premises, lock-ups, back yards and homes all over Manchester, along with nearby towns such as Stockport, Oldham and Rochdale. Tell us about access – back alleys, shared entrances, controlled parking or tight terraced streets, for instance – so that a suitable vehicle is sent and waste does not sit waiting in a shared space.
Skips Manchester is a trading style of Waste Cloud Ltd, a registered waste carrier (SEPA registration WCR/R/3008642), and collections are made by registered waste carriers. Our hazardous waste documentation page explains the paperwork.
Asbestos waste we can take
- Wrapped cement sheets from roofs and walls
- Bagged asbestos floor tiles
- Flues, downpipes and guttering
- Soffits and water tanks
- Bagged waste arising from licensed removal work
Cannot be collected
- Loose or broken asbestos that is not bagged
- Asbestos placed in a standard skip
- Asbestos mixed in with general waste
Not sure? See what can go in a skip or ask us when you book.
Well suited to
- Replacing garage roofs
- Demolishing sheds
- Refurbishment projects
- Landlords and managing agents
- Licensed contractors
Asbestos Disposal – your questions answered
Can’t see your question? Call 0333 121 1056 or send us a message.
Is asbestos allowed in a skip in Manchester?
No. A standard skip must never contain asbestos. As hazardous waste, it needs wrapping, labelling and its own collection under a consignment note. If it is mixed with general waste, the entire load can be contaminated.
Is it safe to remove asbestos myself?
It is not something we recommend. The law requires a licensed contractor for many kinds of asbestos work, and proper protective equipment and training are needed for all of it. Where you suspect asbestos, do not disturb it, and take professional advice before any of it is removed.
How does asbestos need to be wrapped before collection?
As a rule, smaller pieces are sealed, labelled and double-bagged in suitable asbestos bags, and sheets stay whole inside a wrapping of heavy-duty polythene. We’ll confirm the precise requirements once you ask for a quote.
What information is needed for a quote?
The collection address and any notes about access, a rough quantity or count of bags and sheets, the kind of material if you know it, and photographs of the wrapped waste. Fill in the quote form or contact us by ringing 0333 121 1056.
Request your free quote – no obligation
Tell us what you need, where and when. Photos, data sheets or site plans help us price accurately – and we’ll get back to you with a competitive quote.
Skips Manchester provides skip hire, grab hire, concrete delivery, waste collection, recycling and construction support across Manchester on a same-day, next-day or wait-and-load basis.