Asbestos Disposal Isle of Wight

Licensed asbestos disposal across the Isle of Wight — Newport, Ryde, Cowes, Sandown and all PO30–PO41 postcodes. Skip hire, RoRo and van collection with transparent pricing and full Duty of Care paperwork.

Asbestos disposal across the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight has a large stock of older housing — Victorian and Edwardian terraces around Newport, Ryde and Ventnor, inter-war and post-war housing across Cowes, Sandown and Shanklin, and older rural and coastal properties throughout the west Wight. 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 Island, fulfilled through our accredited national disposal partner. 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. Please note: Isle of Wight collections carry an additional charge to cover the ferry crossing — we confirm the exact figure when you book.

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 on the Isle of Wight

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 an Island extension or 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 the Isle of Wight:

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.

Asbestos skip hire Isle of Wight — 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

Prices shown are our standard rates. Isle of Wight deliveries and collections carry an additional charge to cover the ferry crossing — we confirm the exact figure when you book. Waiting time and out-of-hours call-out charges apply in line with our standard terms.

Call 01202 247716 for an asbestos skip hire quote.

Asbestos RoRo hire on the Isle of Wight

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

We supply three asbestos RoRo sizes across the Island:

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.

Asbestos RoRo hire Isle of Wight — 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

Prices shown are our standard rates; an Isle of Wight ferry surcharge applies, confirmed on booking. Admin fee and standard terms apply.

Call 01202 247716 for an asbestos RoRo hire quote.

Asbestos van collection for Isle of Wight 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 Island address, our driver loads it, and you receive your Waste Consignment Note.

On the Island, asbestos is only accepted at Lynnbottom recycling centre in Newport, and only bonded asbestos with a council permit. Van collection makes sense when you have non-bonded asbestos the centre won’t take, waste from a rental or commercial property, or when you simply don’t want to arrange a permit and transport hazardous material yourself. See the comparison further down this page.

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 us on 01202 247716 with your item count and postcode. We will confirm a collection day and the Island surcharge.
Driver collects. Our driver arrives, loads the material, and issues your Waste Consignment Note on the spot.
Licensed disposal. The asbestos is transported under ADR regulations to a licensed hazardous waste facility.

Asbestos van collection Isle of Wight — prices

Item	Price (inc VAT)
Transport charge (before Island surcharge)	£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

Isle of Wight collections carry an additional ferry charge on top of the transport figure above — we confirm the exact figure when you book. All prices include VAT.

Call 01202 247716 for an Isle of Wight asbestos van collection quote.

Areas we cover across the Isle of Wight

We collect and dispose of asbestos across all PO30–PO41 postcodes:

Newport & central (PO30): Newport, Carisbrooke, Wootton, Godshill
Ryde & the north-east (PO33, PO34): Ryde, Seaview, St Helens, Bembridge
Cowes & East Cowes (PO31, PO32): Cowes, East Cowes, Gurnard, Northwood
Sandown, Shanklin & Ventnor (PO36, PO37, PO38): Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Lake, Brading
West Wight (PO39, PO40, PO41): Freshwater, Totland, Yarmouth, Brighstone borders

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. Every Island 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 an Island recycling centre take your asbestos?

On the Isle of Wight, asbestos is only accepted at Lynnbottom recycling centre in Newport — no other Island site takes it — and only bonded asbestos, by permit.

What Lynnbottom will accept

Bonded (cement-bonded) asbestos only — no Artex, pipe lagging, AIB or insulation
You must obtain a permit from the Isle of Wight Council before taking asbestos to the site
Disposal is available on limited days and hours only
Wrapped and sealed, transported safely by you

When you will need a licensed collection instead

You have non-bonded asbestos — Artex, pipe lagging, AIB, boiler insulation or floor tiles. Lynnbottom will not take these; we will.
You have a whole garage roof or more than a permit’s worth to clear.
The waste is from a commercial property, a rental you let out, or any income-generating work.
You don’t want to arrange a council permit and transport hazardous material yourself — we collect from your door anywhere on the Island.

Call 01202 247716 for an Isle of Wight asbestos collection quote.

Asbestos disposal Isle of Wight — frequently asked questions

How much does asbestos disposal cost on the Isle of Wight?

Our standard rates are £353 van transport (plus £22.35 per sheet or £11.05 per bag), £2,240 inc VAT for an asbestos skip and £2,650 for a RoRo. Isle of Wight collections carry an additional charge to cover the ferry crossing, which we confirm when you book. Every job includes the Waste Consignment Note. Call 01202 247716 for an Island quote.

Can I take asbestos to a recycling centre on the Island?

Only at Lynnbottom recycling centre in Newport — no other Isle of Wight site accepts asbestos. It takes bonded (cement-bonded) asbestos only, and you must obtain a permit from the Isle of Wight Council first, with limited disposal days and hours. For non-bonded asbestos, larger quantities, or commercial waste, a licensed collection is the practical choice.

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, and must always be accompanied by a Waste Consignment Note.

What types of asbestos do you accept?

Both cement-bonded and non-bonded (fibrous) asbestos — including AIB (asbestos insulating board), Artex, pipe lagging, boiler insulation, floor tiles and contaminated soil, not just cement sheets. This is a key difference from Lynnbottom, which accepts cement-bonded asbestos only.

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 on the Isle of Wight?

Island collections are usually arranged within a few working days, subject to ferry scheduling. Call 01202 247716 and we will confirm a collection day and the Island surcharge.

Why Island customers choose The Waste Group

Asbestos disposal is a regulated, hazardous-waste job — what you want is a straight price and complete paperwork. That is exactly what we provide, right across the Island.

Transparent published pricing — standard rates on this page, with the Island ferry surcharge confirmed on booking.
Full paperwork as standard — Waste Consignment Note included, final disposal certificate available 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 Lynnbottom won’t take.
Collected from your door — no council permit, no self-transport, anywhere on the Island.

Useful asbestos guides

Book asbestos disposal on the Isle of Wight

Ready to book? Call us on 01202 247716 for a same-day quote (we’ll confirm the Island ferry charge), or request a free asbestos quote online and we will come back to you within one working day.

Newport, Ryde, Cowes, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Freshwater and all PO30–PO41 postcodes covered. Van collection, skip hire and RoRo hire available.

Call us: 01202 247716