Asbestos Disposal Cheltenham

Licensed asbestos disposal across Cheltenham, Charlton Kings, Prestbury, Hatherley, Bishops Cleeve and all GL postcodes. Skip hire, RoRo and van collection with transparent pricing and full Duty of Care paperwork.

Asbestos disposal across Cheltenham and district

Cheltenham pairs an elegant Regency core with a great deal of twentieth-century housing — inter-war semis across Hatherley, Benhall and Warden Hill, post-war estates in Hesters Way, St Marks and Oakley, and period property throughout Charlton Kings and Prestbury. Regency and Victorian houses often hide asbestos in later additions: flue pipes, Artex ceilings, boiler and pipe lagging, garage roofs and outbuilding sheeting. All of it needs safe, legal disposal.

The Waste Group provides licensed asbestos disposal across Cheltenham and the GL postcode range, fulfilled through our accredited national disposal partner. Depending on quantity you can book van collection for small domestic jobs, an asbestos skip for medium jobs, or a RoRo for larger commercial clearances.

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.

Call us for a quote: 01202 247716

Asbestos skip hire in Cheltenham

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

6 yard open asbestos skip — small to medium loads such as a single garage roof strip.
12 yard open asbestos skip — larger domestic clearances or a small commercial job.
16 yard enclosed asbestos skip — fully enclosed, recommended for roadside or commercial sites.

All sizes include 2 tonnes of asbestos waste.

Asbestos skip hire Cheltenham — prices

Skip size	Includes	Price (inc VAT)
6 yard open	Up to 2 tonnes	£2,240
12 yard open	Up to 2 tonnes	£2,240
16 yard enclosed	Up to 2 tonnes	£2,240
Excess tonnage	Per tonne	£410
Admin fee	Per booking	£50

All prices include VAT. A skip permit is required for placement on a public road — worth confirming early for the Regency terraces and conservation areas, where kerbside space is limited.

Call 01202 247716 for an asbestos skip hire quote.

Asbestos RoRo hire in Cheltenham

Roll-on roll-off containers suit larger asbestos clearances — demolition projects, multi-property landlord clearances, hotel and commercial refurbishments, and the business parks around Kingsditch and Golden Valley. RoRos need good vehicle access, so they work best on yards and larger sites rather than the narrow Regency streets.

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

All RoRo sizes include 3 tonnes of asbestos waste.

Asbestos RoRo hire Cheltenham — prices

RoRo size	Includes	Price (inc VAT)
20 yard open	Up to 3 tonnes	£2,650
40 yard open	Up to 3 tonnes	£2,650
35 yard enclosed	Up to 3 tonnes	£2,650
Excess tonnage	Per tonne	£410

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

Call 01202 247716 for an asbestos RoRo hire quote.

Asbestos van collection for Cheltenham 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 your Cheltenham address, our driver loads it, and you receive your Waste Consignment Note.

How it works

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.
Book the collection. Call 01202 247716 with your item count and postcode. We confirm a collection day, usually within 3 to 5 working days.
Driver collects. Our driver loads the material and issues your Waste Consignment Note on the spot.
Licensed disposal. Transported under ADR regulations to a licensed hazardous waste facility.

Asbestos van collection Cheltenham — prices

Item	Price (inc VAT)
Transport charge	£353
Per bag (10–15 kg)	£11.05
Per sheet or wrap (20–25 kg)	£22.35
Per door or boiler (30 kg)	£46.10
Consignment note	£50

Typical Cheltenham van collection costs

Small garage roof — 10 cement sheets wrapped: £353 + (10 × £22.35) + £50 = £626.50 inc VAT
Old boiler flue and 4 bags of Artex rubble: £353 + £46.10 + (4 × £11.05) + £50 = £493.30 inc VAT
Large double garage roof — 20 sheets wrapped: £353 + (20 × £22.35) + £50 = £850 inc VAT

All prices include VAT. 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 Cheltenham

Central Cheltenham (GL50): town centre, Montpellier, Lansdown, Fairview
East (GL52, GL53): Charlton Kings, Prestbury, Battledown, Leckhampton
West & south (GL51): Hatherley, Benhall, Warden Hill, Hesters Way, Up Hatherley
Surrounding villages (GL52, GL54): Bishops Cleeve, Woodmancote, Southam, Winchcombe

How to prepare asbestos safely for 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 material intact. Broken edges release fibres.
Wrap whole sheets in 1000-gauge polythene. Standard sheets are 6ft × 3ft, up to 25kg.
Double-bag smaller pieces in red asbestos bags, max 15kg.
Label clearly with asbestos warning markings.
Dampen material lightly to reduce dust. Do not soak it.
Wear proper PPE — disposable coveralls, FFP3 mask, gloves, goggles.
If you are not confident handling it, hire a licensed removal contractor. We will dispose of what they bag.

For detailed guidance 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. Every collection runs through accredited infrastructure and qualified drivers.

Waste Consignment Note (HWCN) — legally required for all hazardous waste movement. Issued on collection.
Licensed waste carrier — full Environment Agency waste carrier registration.
ADR-regulated transport — moved under dangerous goods regulations by ADR-qualified drivers.
Licensed hazardous waste facility — permitted transfer station then licensed landfill cells. Disposal certificate on request.
Industry accreditations — ARCA-accredited, FORS Silver certified, ESA and NFDC member.
Both cement-bonded and fibrous asbestos accepted — including AIB, pipe lagging, Artex, boiler insulation and contaminated soil.

Can a Cheltenham recycling centre take your asbestos?

Gloucestershire County Council runs the household recycling centres serving Cheltenham, including the Swindon Road site. Asbestos is not classed as household waste, so where it is accepted it is a restricted service — bonded (cement) asbestos only, in small quantities, and usually by pre-booked appointment for Gloucestershire residents. Check and book before travelling rather than turning up with it.

When you will need a licensed collection instead

You have non-bonded asbestos — Artex, pipe lagging, AIB, boiler insulation or floor tiles. Council sites will not take these; we will.
You have more than the per-visit limit — a full garage roof will exceed it.
You don’t want to transport hazardous waste in your own vehicle.
The waste is from a commercial property, a rental, a hotel refurbishment or any income-generating work — council sites take household waste only.

Call 01202 247716 for a Cheltenham asbestos collection quote.

Asbestos disposal Cheltenham — frequently asked questions

How much does asbestos disposal cost in Cheltenham?

Cheltenham falls within our Zone 5 pricing area. Van collection starts at £353 transport plus £22.35 per sheet or £11.05 per bag. An asbestos skip (6, 12 or 16 yard) is £2,240 inc VAT including up to 2 tonnes, and a RoRo is £2,650 inc VAT including 3 tonnes. Every job includes the Waste Consignment Note. Call 01202 247716 for a fixed quote.

Can I take asbestos to the Swindon Road recycling centre?

Asbestos is not classed as household waste, so Gloucestershire County Council is not obliged to accept it. Where it is accepted at sites such as Swindon Road it is a restricted service for bonded (cement) asbestos only, in small quantities and usually by pre-booked appointment for county residents. Non-bonded types and commercial waste are not accepted — for those a licensed collection is the practical route.

Can I put asbestos in a regular skip?

No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must never be mixed with general waste. If asbestos is found in a standard skip, the whole load is treated as hazardous and charged at hazardous waste rates. Asbestos must go in a sealed asbestos skip or be collected by van, always with a Waste Consignment Note.

I have a Regency or listed property — does that change anything?

Not for the disposal itself. Asbestos was typically introduced into older Cheltenham properties through later additions — flue pipes, Artex ceilings, boiler lagging, garage and outbuilding sheeting — and it is disposed of the same way. What can differ is access: kerbside space in conservation areas is limited, so van collection is often more practical than a skip. Any removal work on a listed building should be discussed with your contractor and the council first.

Do I need a licence to dispose of asbestos from my own home?

Householders do not need a waste carrier licence to dispose of asbestos from their own property, but the disposal itself must go through a licensed carrier and be accompanied by a Waste Consignment Note. Our service provides both, so your disposal is fully documented and legal.

How quickly can you collect asbestos in Cheltenham?

Most van collections in Cheltenham can be booked within 3 to 5 working days. Skip and RoRo deliveries typically take 2 to 3 working days from booking. Call 01202 247716 to check current availability.

Why Cheltenham customers choose The Waste Group

Asbestos disposal is a regulated, hazardous-waste job — what matters is transparent pricing and correct paperwork. The Waste Group provides both, with full coverage across Cheltenham and the surrounding villages.

Transparent published pricing — every price for every asbestos service is on this page.
Collected from your door — practical where conservation-area kerbside space rules out a skip.
Takes what the tip won’t — both bonded and non-bonded asbestos, and commercial waste.
Full paperwork as standard — Waste Consignment Note included, disposal certificate on request.
Accredited disposal network — ARCA-accredited and FORS Silver certified, ADR-qualified drivers.

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Book asbestos disposal in Cheltenham

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.

Cheltenham, Charlton Kings, Prestbury, Hatherley, Bishops Cleeve and all GL postcodes covered.

Call us: 01202 247716