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Asbestos Disposal Service
Frequently Asked Questions

Description of service
The Architectural Consultancy provides specialist services through its Asbestos Officer to specify, tender, contract and supervise a wide range of asbestos removal and disposal works where required on any of the Council's Property Portfolio premises. In addition, advice and guidance is given to members of the public regarding their options/alternatives when faced with the need to remove or dispose of asbestos materials.
Contact numbers
telephone icon01472 324571If this number is not answered, you may leave a voicemail message, which will be responded to within 1 working day between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
fax icon01472 324570

Locations
location iconAthena Building (Show Athena Building on a map)
Athena Building
5 Saxon Court
Grimsby
North East Lincolnshire
DN31 2UJ
Mon : 9.00am to 5.00pm
Tue : 9.00am to 5.00pm
Wed : 9.00am to 5.00pm
Thu : 9.00am to 5.00pm
Fri : 9.00am to 4.30pm
Sat : Closed
Sun : Closed
BankHol : Closed
Disabled Access : Ground floor only

Frequently Asked Questions
QIf I take down my asbestos shed or garage myself how do I do it safely?
A Providing you are dealing with bonded asbestos cement sheeting products you should wet the shed or garage cladding sheets with a hose pipe.  Wear a P3 dust mask (paper mask) and take down big pieces and place on a trailer.  Bag up smaller piece in a heavy duty polythene bag placed inside another polythene bag (double bagged).
QIs asbestos dangerous and what do the colours of asbestos mean?
A Asbestos fibres are dangerous when released into the air.  Many older building products and insulations have asbestos based materials in them.  The colours denote the different types of asbestos, but this can only be distiguished under the microscope and thereby establish what type of asbestos is contained in the material.
QI have worked with asbestos for years, what is all the fuss about?
A Asbestos can have differing effects on different people.  A level of exposure which leads to the death of one person could have little effect on another person.  Providing asbestos fibres are not released or the correct control procedures are followed, it is possible to work with asbestos quite safely.
QWhere can I dispose of bonded asbestos cement sheeting and how much does it cost?
A You can take bonded asbestos to the Council's tipping site situated on Estuary Way, off Gilbey Road in Grimsby on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between 8.30a.m. and 3.30p.m.  The site is also open on Saturdays from 8.30a.m. until 12.30p.m. (but they are usually very busy and should really be avoided if possible).  This service is available to residents of North East Lincolnshire only.
QCan the Council come and take down my asbestos shed or garage?
A No. We are not licensed to remove asbestos, but if you need advice contact the Architectural Consultancy at North East Lincolnshire Council and ask to speak to the Asbestos Surveyor.
QIs there any company that will come and take away asbestos and how much will it cost?
A There are a few contractors locally who will be able to help you.  If you cannot find anyone call Architectural Consultancy on the number above.
QWhat do I do when I find fly tipped asbestos?
A

Please contact the Architectural Consultancy and ask to speak to the Asbestos Surveyor, for advice.

Please be aware that fly tipped asbestos costs the Council a lot of money each year to clear away. It is also a criminal office and seriously contaminates the environment.  If you see anyone doing so, please report it to the police.


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Location IconAthena Building
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