Introduction
Asbestos is harmful and must be handled carefully. Do not put asbestos in your wheeled bin or leave it out for kerbside collection.
We can arrange a collection of asbestos from your home. There is a charge for this service.
You must pay online in advance using our asbestos collection form..
Asbestos collection form
Asbestos is harmful and must be handled carefully. Do not put asbestos in your wheeled bin or leave it out for kerbside collection.
We can arrange a collection of asbestos from your home. There is a charge for this service.
You must pay online in advance using our asbestos collection form.
Until 31 March 2027, the cost per load is £352.20, including value added tax (VAT). The maximum load is one tonne.
You must also pay a treatment fee of £18.90 for each sheet or equivalent sack of asbestos or asbestos-containing material (ACM).
One tonne is about 30 sheets of 6 by 3 feet (1.83 by 0.91 metres), or up to eight storage heaters. You can read guidance on storage heaters on our construction and waste disposal page.
Our contractor will collect your asbestos within 10 working days of payment.
You must wrap or double bag the asbestos, preferably in clear plastic. Leave it outside your property in an accessible location. Do not break up asbestos.
Commercial asbestos
We do not collect commercial or trade asbestos.
If you have commercial asbestos or a large amount to dispose of, contact the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). You can also arrange collection with a licensed waste carrier through the GOV.UK registered waste carriers list.
Recycling sites that accept asbestos
Some recycling sites can accept asbestos.
You must be able to transport the asbestos safely. You also need to pay in advance and wrap or bag the material correctly.
Recycling sites have dedicated containers for asbestos at the following locations:
- Bridgwater (Saltlands) recycling centre
- Frome recycling centre
- Highbridge recycling centre
- Minehead recycling centre
- Street recycling centre
- Taunton (Priorswood) recycling centre
- Yeovil recycling centre
See our Construction and waste disposal page for information about how you can dispose asbestos at Somerset’s recycling sites.
Storage heaters
Storage heaters may contain asbestos. Check if your storage heater contains asbestos (courtesy of Flameport.com).