Asbestos Disposal

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Why choose Quality Waste for asbestos disposal?

• Fast, no-obligation quotes: a free quote tailored to your asbestos waste, with clear and transparent pricing.
• Full documentation: we complete all the required paperwork, including hazardous waste consignment notes, so you stay compliant and your liability is reduced.
• Affordable segregation: low-cost segregation to make sure asbestos is separated, handled and disposed of correctly.
• Flexible collections: available 7 days a week and easy to book online, at a time that suits you.
• A professional, reliable team: we look after you from the first enquiry to the final disposal.
• Nationwide coverage: a reliable service for small businesses and large sites alike, wherever you are in the UK.
• Responsible disposal: your asbestos waste is managed with minimal environmental impact and in line with all legal requirements.

Understanding Asbestos

Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring silicate minerals divided into two categories: serpentine (curly fibres) and amphibole (straight, needle-like fibres).

• Chrysotile (White Asbestos): Curly, flexible fibres, the most common type, used in roofing, brake pads, insulation, and floor tiles.
• Amosite (Brown Asbestos): Straight, brittle fibres, used in insulation, cement sheets, and pipe insulation.
• Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos): Brittle, thin fibres, highly hazardous, used in steam engine insulation and cement.
• Tremolite: straight fibres, not widely used but found as a contaminant in talc, vermiculite and chrysotile.
• Actinolite: Dark, needle-like fibres, rarely used, but present in some insulation and construction materials.
• Anthophyllite: Grey-green fibres, rarely used, but found in some cement and insulation.

Chrysotile is the most flexible type. Amphibole types, such as crocidolite and amosite, are more brittle and particularly dangerous because their sharp fibres penetrate the lungs. All types of asbestos are harmful if inhaled.