Overview
Technical
Safety information
Things to consider
Overview
Asbestos is commonly found in older buildings, mainly in insulating lagging and roofing. It is a hazardous substance and must be disposed of in a safe way.
PAL Hire can collect white asbestos (chrysotile), brown asbestos (amosite) or blue asbestos (crocidolite).
PAL Hire will supply the correct enclosed skip and extra strong asbestos bags to ensure the waste is transported safely and legally.
Delivery & Removal
Our waste collection service is nationwide
A collection can usually be booked within 24 hours
The waste must be left somewhere that is easily accessible by our operatives
Technical Information
Call 0844 288 7265 for more information or to book a collection.
Safety Information
- Asbestos is an extremely hazardous material and must only be handled by trained professionals.
- Do not mix different types of asbestos.
- Do not mix with other hazardous waste.
- This waste must only be collected by PAL Hire, to ensure safe and appropriate disposal.
- The waste has to be listed and labelled before transportation.
- We will work with your business to ensure that we dispose of the waste in the most environmentally friendly way.
- PAL Hire are fully licensed to facilitate the entire waste collection and disposal process.
- PAL Hire will provide enclosed skips and extra strong asbestos bags to store the waste prior to collection.
Things to consider
- Our experienced team will work with your business in order to deal with your requirements in disposing of your hazardous waste.
- All paperwork for hazardous waste must be completed in time for collection.
- Your site will need to be registered with the Environment Agency as a Hazardous Waste producer.
- Only companies authorised by the Environment Agency can transport the waste to its final destination.
- All operatives are trained to deal with hazardous waste and will comply with the highest standards as set out by the Carriage of Dangerous Goods ADR.
