Asbestos Disposal Barnet

Asbestos disposal across the London Borough of Barnet

Barnet has a large stock of inter-war and post-war housing — 1930s semis across Finchley, Whetstone and East Barnet, post-war estates around Burnt Oak and Colindale, and older Victorian and Edwardian terraces near High Barnet and New Barnet. Garage roofs, soffits, flue pipes, Artex ceilings, pipe lagging and old boilers in these properties commonly contain asbestos that needs safe, legal disposal.

The Waste Group arranges licensed asbestos disposal across the whole borough of Barnet, fulfilled through our accredited national disposal partner. Because that partner operates the largest asbestos waste transfer station in the South East, London is our most competitively-priced asbestos zone — a Barnet collection is cheaper than the same job on our Dorset home patch. Depending on the quantity of asbestos, you can book van collection for small domestic jobs, an asbestos skip for medium-sized jobs, or a RoRo container for larger commercial clearances. Every booking includes the Waste Consignment Note and Duty of Care paperwork required for legal disposal.

Do you need asbestos removal or asbestos disposal?

These are two different services and the difference matters:

• Asbestos removal means stripping asbestos out of a building. For most asbestos types this must be done by an HSE-licensed removal contractor. We do not provide this service.
• Asbestos disposal means taking away asbestos that has already been removed, bagged or wrapped. This is what we do.

If you have loose garage roof sheets, broken ceiling tiles, bags of material from a roofer, or an old boiler flue that has already been taken out — you need disposal. Call us on 01202 247716.

If the asbestos is still attached to the building and needs stripping out, you will need a licensed removal contractor first. We can then dispose of what they bag.

Call us for a quote: 01202 247716

Asbestos skip hire in Barnet

Asbestos skip hire is the right choice for medium-sized jobs — tradespeople clearing a domestic project, commercial property owners, landlords working through multiple garages, or builders on a Barnet extension or loft conversion. Asbestos skips are supplied sealed and compliant with hazardous waste regulations, and are collected directly for licensed disposal.

We supply three asbestos skip sizes across Barnet:

• 6 yard open asbestos skip — suitable for small to medium loads such as a single garage roof strip or a boiler room clearance.
• 12 yard open asbestos skip — for larger domestic clearances or a small commercial job.
• 16 yard enclosed asbestos skip — fully enclosed and recommended where visible containment is required, for example on roadside jobs or commercial sites.

All skip sizes include 2 tonnes of asbestos waste. Additional tonnage is charged at the rate shown below. Barnet falls within our Zone 1–3 pricing area — London and the South East — which is our lowest-cost asbestos zone.

Asbestos skip hire Barnet — prices

All prices include VAT. Waiting time over 30 minutes and out-of-hours call-out charges apply in line with our standard terms. A skip permit may be required for placement on a public road — confirm access at the time of booking.

Call 01202 247716 for an asbestos skip hire quote.

Asbestos RoRo hire in Barnet

Roll-on roll-off containers are the right choice for larger asbestos clearances — demolition projects, multi-property landlord clearances, commercial units around Colindale and Cricklewood, or full building strip-outs. RoRos need good vehicle access, so they are ideal for yards and larger sites rather than narrow residential streets.

We supply three asbestos RoRo sizes across Barnet:

• 20 yard open RoRo — for medium-to-large loads where an open-top container works on site.
• 40 yard open RoRo — for the largest commercial and demolition jobs.
• 35 yard enclosed RoRo — fully enclosed, required for some site permits and highly recommended for any job where visible containment matters.

All RoRo sizes include 3 tonnes of asbestos waste. Additional tonnage is charged as shown. Barnet falls within Zone 1–3 — our lowest-cost asbestos pricing area.

Asbestos RoRo hire Barnet — prices

All prices include VAT. Admin fee and standard terms apply.

Call 01202 247716 for an asbestos RoRo hire quote.

Asbestos van collection for Barnet homeowners

Van collection is the right option for smaller domestic jobs — a couple of garage roof sheets, an old Artex ceiling stash, a removed boiler flue, or a few bags left by a roofer. You package the asbestos to specification, we send a van to Barnet, our driver loads it, and you receive your Waste Consignment Note.

Barnet’s own recycling centre at Summers Lane does not accept asbestos. The nearest option is Hornsey Street in Islington, which takes bonded asbestos by appointment only. For many residents a van collection is simpler than booking a slot and driving hazardous material across north London. See the comparison further down this page.

How it works

1. Package the asbestos. Whole sheets (max 6ft × 3ft, up to 25kg each) wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene. Smaller pieces double-bagged in red asbestos bags, max 15kg per bag.
2. Book the collection. Call us on 01202 247716 with your item count and postcode. We will confirm a collection day, usually within 3 to 5 working days.
3. Driver collects. Our driver arrives, loads the material, and issues your Waste Consignment Note on the spot.
4. Licensed disposal. The asbestos is transported under ADR regulations to a licensed hazardous waste facility.

Asbestos van collection Barnet — prices

Typical Barnet van collection costs

• Small garage roof — 10 cement sheets already wrapped: £245 transport + (10 × £22.35) + £50 consignment note = £518.50 inc VAT
• Old boiler flue and 4 bags of Artex rubble: £245 + £46.10 + (4 × £11.05) + £50 = £385.30 inc VAT
• Large double garage roof — 20 sheets wrapped: £245 + (20 × £22.35) + £50 = £742 inc VAT

All prices include VAT. Waste that exceeds standard item weights is subject to additional charges. If the total load exceeds 1 tonne, a second collection may be required.

Call 01202 247716 for an asbestos van collection quote.

Areas we cover across the London Borough of Barnet

We collect and dispose of asbestos across the borough’s EN and N postcodes:

• High & New Barnet (EN4, EN5): High Barnet, New Barnet, Hadley Wood, Cockfosters
• Whetstone & Totteridge (N20): Whetstone, Totteridge, Oakleigh Park
• Finchley (N2, N3, N12): Finchley Central, North Finchley, East Finchley, Woodside Park
• Friern Barnet & New Southgate (N11): Friern Barnet, New Southgate, Arnos Grove borders
• Edgware, Burnt Oak & Colindale (HA8, NW9): Edgware, Burnt Oak, Colindale, Mill Hill

How to prepare asbestos safely for collection

Whether you are hiring a skip, a RoRo or booking a van collection, asbestos must be packaged correctly before our driver arrives. This protects you, our driver, and anyone handling the waste at the disposal facility.

• Do not break sheets or sand surfaces — keep all material as intact as possible. Broken edges release fibres.
• Wrap whole sheets in 1000-gauge polythene. Standard sheets are 6ft × 3ft and up to 25kg each.
• Double-bag smaller pieces in red asbestos bags. Bags must not exceed 15kg.
• Label clearly with asbestos warning markings on bags and wrapped sheets.
• Dampen material lightly with water to reduce dust. Do not soak it.
• Wear proper PPE — disposable coveralls, FFP3 mask, gloves, goggles. Dispose of used PPE with the asbestos in a sealed bag.
• If you are not confident handling it, hire a licensed removal contractor. We will dispose of what they bag.

For detailed guidance on safe handling, see the HSE asbestos essentials guide.

Fully licensed disposal with full Duty of Care paperwork

The Waste Group’s asbestos disposal service is fulfilled through our national disposal partner — a market-leading asbestos waste specialist operating since 2000, with the largest asbestos waste transfer station in the South East of England. For Barnet that infrastructure is close to home, which is exactly why the borough sits in our lowest pricing zone. Every collection runs through accredited infrastructure and qualified drivers.

Every asbestos booking includes the legal paperwork required to prove your asbestos has been disposed of lawfully:

• Waste Consignment Note (HWCN) — legally required for all hazardous waste movement. Issued on collection.
• Licensed waste carrier — our disposal partner holds full Environment Agency waste carrier registration.
• ADR-regulated transport — asbestos is moved under dangerous goods regulations by ADR-qualified drivers.
• Licensed hazardous waste facility — asbestos is taken to a permitted asbestos waste transfer station, then to licensed landfill cells. Final disposal certificate available on request.
• Industry accreditations — our disposal partner is ARCA-accredited, FORS Silver certified, and an ESA and NFDC member.
• Both cement-bonded and fibrous asbestos accepted — including AIB, pipe lagging, Artex, boiler insulation and contaminated soil, not just cement sheets.

Can a recycling centre in Barnet take your asbestos?

No — Barnet’s Summers Lane recycling and reuse centre in North Finchley does not accept asbestos. The nearest option is Hornsey Street Re-use and Recycling Centre in Islington.

What Hornsey Street will accept

• Bonded (cement-bonded) asbestos from households only — no Artex, pipe lagging, AIB or insulation
• By appointment only — you must pre-book with the site before dropping off
• Wrapped and sealed, transported safely by you
• London residents; quantity limits apply

When you will need a licensed collection instead

• You have non-bonded asbestos — Artex, pipe lagging, AIB, boiler insulation or floor tiles. Hornsey Street will not take these; we will.
• You have a whole garage roof or more than a car-load to clear.
• The waste is from a commercial property, a rental you let out, or any income-generating work.
• You don’t want to book a slot and drive hazardous material into Islington — we collect from your door in Barnet.

Call 01202 247716 for a Barnet asbestos collection quote.

Why Barnet customers choose The Waste Group

Asbestos disposal is the same regulated, hazardous-waste job wherever you are — the difference is price and paperwork. Because our accredited disposal partner’s transfer station is in the South East, Barnet sits in our cheapest asbestos pricing zone.

• Transparent published pricing — every price for every asbestos service is on this page.
• London’s lowest-cost zone — Zone 1–3 pricing, cheaper than our Dorset home patch.
• Full paperwork as standard — Waste Consignment Note included, disposal certificate on request.
• Fast quote response — most enquiries answered the same working day.
• Accredited disposal network — ARCA-accredited and FORS Silver certified, ADR-qualified drivers.
• Both bonded and non-bonded asbestos — including the types the London centres won’t take.

Useful asbestos guides

• All asbestos disposal services
• How much does asbestos disposal cost? 2026 price guide
• Asbestos garage roof removal cost
• Get a fixed asbestos disposal quote

Book asbestos disposal in Barnet

Ready to book? Call us on 01202 247716 for a same-day quote, or request a free asbestos quote online and we will come back to you within one working day.

High Barnet, Whetstone, Finchley, East Barnet and all EN and N postcodes covered. Van collection, skip hire and RoRo hire available.