Asbestos

Important information

Only bonded asbestos from your home can be taken to the tip in Grimsby. You can take asbestos to the tip twice a week, but for only one visit each day with a maximum of 3 sheets at a time.

Asbestos will not be accepted every day or at all times. Please check before you book a slot.

Asbestos advice

If you need information, advice or guidance on asbestos and environmental issues, please contact the relevant team:

For asbestos removal or asbestos-containing materials, speak to the Asbestos Officer on 01472 326289 (option 3, then option 4).
For issues or prosecution involving contractors or the public of asbestos, contact Enforcement on 01472 326289.
For asbestos fly-tipping or land responsibility (public/private), contact the Street Cleansing team on 01472 326300.
For recycling centre procedures or waste disposal queries of asbestos, contact Waste Services on 01472 326288 (option 1).

Please note: Only bonded asbestos is accepted at the tip.

Let us know you are coming

You can now book a slot to dispose of asbestos online. Alternatively, ring the waste services hotline.

Please make sure you tell us at least 24 hours before you visit.

Book a slot

Time slots

(Grimsby Recycling Centre only)

Monday / Tuesday / Thursday / Friday – 8.30 am to 3.30 pm
Saturday – 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Wednesday / Sunday / Bank Holidays – Asbestos not accepted

Bring the right documents

Please bring two forms of identification to verify the address of where the asbestos has come from.

You must provide photo ID of yourself and evidence from the address the asbestos is from (utility or council tax bill).

This must be from the originating householder, who needs to attend the tip when the asbestos is being disposed of (person who ‘owns’ the asbestos.)

Check the safety procedures and guidelines

Collect all waste and ‘double bag’ small items in heavy-duty plastic bags and seal with tape.

Larger sheets should be wrapped in heavy duty (minimum 500 gauge) polythene sheets and tightly sealed with duct tape.

The hatch on the Asbestos container measures 4 foot 10 inches wide and is 3 foot deep. (150cm wide, 1 metre deep) Large sheets should be broken (at home, not on the site) to accommodate the hatch size.

Residents will be required to load their own asbestos directly into the waste container provided and it is their responsibility to ensure the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is worn when doing so. Recommended PPE: Dust mask (type FFP3), disposable overalls with hood, gloves and safety glasses.

Contact details

Waste Services Hotline

Telephone: 01472 326288, option 1

Telephone opening times: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, except bank holidays