Asbestos Disposal Oxford

Licensed asbestos disposal across Oxford, Headington, Cowley, Botley, Kidlington and all OX postcodes. Skip hire, RoRo and van collection with transparent pricing and full Duty of Care paperwork.

Asbestos disposal across Oxford and district

Oxford has an unusually old and varied housing stock — Victorian terraces through Jericho, East Oxford and Cowley Road, inter-war semis across Headington and Marston, and large post-war estates in Blackbird Leys and Barton built right through the peak asbestos decades. 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 provides licensed asbestos disposal across Oxford and the OX 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. 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.

Call us for a quote: 01202 247716

Asbestos skip hire in Oxford

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 Oxford — 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 — important on Oxford’s narrow terraced streets and within the city’s traffic filters. Confirm access at booking.

Call 01202 247716 for an asbestos skip hire quote.

Asbestos RoRo hire in Oxford

Roll-on roll-off containers suit larger asbestos clearances — demolition projects, multi-property landlord clearances, college and institutional estates, commercial units around Cowley and the Oxford business parks, or full building strip-outs. RoRos need good vehicle access, so they work best on yards and larger sites rather than the city’s narrow central 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 Oxford — 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 Oxford 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 Oxford address, our driver loads it, and you receive your Waste Consignment Note. It also avoids driving hazardous waste through the city’s traffic filters and low-emission zone.

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 Oxford — 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 Oxford 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 Oxford

Central & north Oxford (OX1, OX2): city centre, Jericho, Summertown, Botley
East Oxford (OX3, OX4): Headington, Marston, Cowley, Iffley, Blackbird Leys
Kidlington & north (OX5): Kidlington, Yarnton, Begbroke
Abingdon & south (OX13, OX14): Abingdon, Radley, Kennington borders

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 an Oxfordshire recycling centre take your asbestos?

Oxfordshire County Council runs the household waste recycling centres serving Oxford, including Redbridge. Asbestos is not classed as household waste, so where it is accepted it is a restricted, chargeable service — bonded (cement) asbestos only, in small quantities, and usually by pre-booked appointment for Oxfordshire 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 drive hazardous waste through Oxford’s traffic filters in your own vehicle.
The waste is from a commercial property, a rental you let out, or college/institutional work — council sites take household waste only.

Call 01202 247716 for an Oxford asbestos collection quote.

Asbestos disposal Oxford — frequently asked questions

How much does asbestos disposal cost in Oxford?

Oxford 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 an Oxford recycling centre?

Asbestos is not classed as household waste, so Oxfordshire County Council is not obliged to accept it. Where it is accepted at sites such as Redbridge it is a restricted, chargeable service for bonded (cement) asbestos only, in small quantities and usually by pre-booked appointment for Oxfordshire 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.

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 the key difference from council sites, which take bonded cement 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 in Oxford?

Most van collections in Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford and Oxfordshire.

Transparent published pricing — every price for every asbestos service is on this page.
Collected from your door — no council booking, no chargeable tip visit, no driving through the traffic filters.
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 Oxford

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.

Oxford, Headington, Cowley, Botley, Kidlington and all OX postcodes covered.

Call us: 01202 247716