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Asbestos: how to get rid of it
Special care: never in any bin
Where it usually goesDo not break or remove it yourself. Get specialist advice first.
⚠️ Dangerous if disturbed.
Can cause fires, pollution or injury. Use a specialist route.
Step by step
- Never put it in any household bin, down the sink or down a drain.
- Use the specialist route: a recycling centre that accepts it, the retailer, the supplier or a specialist collector.
- Keep it in its original container, upright and away from children and pets.
Check your council’s rules
What goes in which bin, bulky collections and recycling centre rules are set by your local council. Find your local council on GOV.UK ↗
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