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Asbestos is hazardous waste. Don't put it in your bin at home. 

Private contractor

Contact a private contractor to:

  • collect household items that don't meet the criteria for acceptance at Ware or Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centres
  • collect asbestos from trade waste
  • collect from the same household multiple times a year
  • remove asbestos from its original location
  • test for asbestos.

If you have more than 20kg of asbestos, please arrange a private contractor.

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Book a slot to drop off asbestos waste

We accept small quantities of household asbestos at Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre and Ware Recycling Centre by prior booking only. Booking slots are available at:

  • Ware Recycling Centre – Mondays only
  • Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre – Fridays only.

 

How to safely package your waste

You must properly package your asbestos waste before attending your booking slot. As per HSE guidelines, asbestos waste must be double bagged and taped securely in UN approved asbestos packaging, using a red inner bag with asbestos warnings and a clear outer bag.

You can buy approved asbestos waste bags online and from various DIY stores.

We only accept asbestos where:

 

If you’re not sure whether your asbestos is bonded white (chrysotile), you’ll need to get a private contractor to confirm.

 

We won't accept asbestos in (black) bin bags or torn packaging. 

We will refuse your asbestos if it isn't safely packaged.

Book a slot to drop-off asbestos waste

You can:

  • book 1 asbestos drop-off per year
  • bring 1 bag of asbestos per visit (max 20kg)
  • dispose of bonded white asbestos (chrysotile). We don't accept any other type of asbestos. 

 

Waste disposal terms and conditions

  1. Residents must follow the guidance on safely packaging their waste. Failure to do so may result in refusal of waste. Asbestos waste in (black) bin bags will be refused.
  2. This service is for the acceptance of bonded white (chrysotile) household asbestos only. It does not permit the disposal of any other type of asbestos nor business or trade waste.
  3. You can dispose of 1 bag of asbestos per visit (max 20kg).
  4. When you arrive at the recycling centre for your pre-booked slot, please report to the weighbridge and seek guidance from a member of staff.
  5. You must be able to carry your waste from your vehicle and place it in the designated skip. Under no circumstances will site staff provide assistance in handling asbestos waste.  
  6. Booking slots are 30 minutes so please arrive promptly. Site staff reserve the right to refuse disposal for late arrivals.
  7. This service is available for Hertfordshire residents only. Please bring proof of address to your booking.
  8. You must make bookings in advance. No waste will be accepted on site without a prior booking.
  9. If you are visiting in a van or trailer, you will need a van permit.
  10. You must follow the recycling centre site customer rules at all times. Failure to do so may result in your waste being refused.
  11. This service can be used only once per household within a 12 month period.

 

The asbestos home collection service ended on 21 February 2025.

 

Housing association properties

If you live in a housing association property, contact them for advice.

 

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