Disposal of controlled or hazardous materials
More information on controlled waste, including:
Asbestos
No more than 6 sacks (or equivalent) per month.
The asbestos must be:
- double bagged or wrapped in heavy duty plastic sheeting
- not sticking out from the packaging
- no more than 6.5 feet (2 metres) x 3.2 feet (1 metres)
- kept damp
Anyone who has not adequately packaged their asbestos, will be asked to wrap it before being allowed to dispose of it
You are not permitted to break up asbestos on site.
Plasterboard
Small numbers of plasterboard sheets from home DIY can be disposed of at the Household Recycling and Disposal Centre (the tip).
This service is for householders only. If there is any doubt about the origin of the waste you are bringing, you may be required to sign a disclaimer note, or you could be denied access.
Clinical waste
About household clinical waste disposal
For more information about specific items and quantities please see our A-Z of rubbish and recycling.
Customer Services
Open 9am–5pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). If you do need to call us, please try to avoid our busiest times of lunchtime and early afternoon. Many queries relating to Council Tax, benefits or bin and bulky waste collections can be dealt with directly by logging into My Account.
