We do not have to collect asbestos but we know you might have to get rid of small amounts sometimes.
You can take cement bonded asbestos to the tip in Burslem using these guidelines:
- It must have come from your home (your property) and is not from trade/commercial sources
- It must be double bagged and sealed in red asbestos bags – these are available for collection at Burslem tip
- You must live in Stoke-on-Trent (the city)
- A maximum of two, double bagged asbestos bags will be accepted every 6 months
IMPORTANT:
- Collect your red, asbestos bags (a maximum of four bags) from Burslem tip and complete a disclaimer form, staff will provide further advice and assistance
- Return to Burslem tip with your asbestos – it must be double bagged and sealed, otherwise it will not be accepted
- Staff will unlock the asbestos container and you will be able to dispose of your asbestos in the skip, staff will not handle the bags
- If you have more than two asbestos bags (double bagged) worth of asbestos you must arrange for a specialist waste company to collect and get rid of it