Asbestos disposal across Portsmouth and the PO postcode
Portsmouth has a large stock of pre-1980s housing — terraces across Southsea, Fratton, Buckland and North End, mainland properties in Cosham, Drayton and Portchester, and older industrial buildings across Portsea Island. 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 Portsmouth and the full PO postcode range. 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 0800 652 0160.
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. If you are not sure which service you need, call us and we will help you work it out.
Asbestos skip hire in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth:
- 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. Portsmouth falls within our Zone 5 pricing area.
Asbestos skip hire Portsmouth — prices
| Skip size | Includes | Price (ex 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 | £411 |
| Admin fee | Per booking | £50 |
All prices exclude VAT. Waiting time over 30 minutes and out-of-hours call-out charges apply in line with our standard terms. For narrow streets in Southsea, Fratton or Old Portsmouth, confirm drop-off access at the time of booking.
Call 0800 652 0160 for an asbestos skip hire quote.
Asbestos RoRo hire in Portsmouth
Roll-on roll-off containers are the right choice for larger asbestos clearances — demolition projects, multi-property landlord clearances, industrial sites across Hilsea, Farlington and Fareham, or full commercial 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 Portsmouth:
- 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. Portsmouth falls within Zone 5.
Asbestos RoRo hire Portsmouth — prices
| RoRo size | Includes | Price (ex 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 | £411 |
All prices exclude VAT. Admin fee and standard terms apply.
Call 0800 652 0160 for an asbestos RoRo hire quote.
Asbestos van collection for Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, our driver loads it, and you receive your Waste Consignment Note.
Van collection is the fastest route for Portsmouth homeowners who have more asbestos than the Paulsgrove HWRC will accept, or non-cement-bonded types the HWRC will not take at all. See our comparison to Paulsgrove HWRC 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 0800 652 0160 with your item count and postcode. We will confirm a collection day, usually within 3 to 5 working days.
- 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 Portsmouth — prices
| Item | Price (ex 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 Portsmouth van collection costs
To give you a realistic sense of what a job costs:
- Small garage roof — 10 cement sheets already wrapped: £353 transport + (10 × £22.35) + £50 consignment note = £626.50 ex VAT
- Old boiler flue and 4 bags of Artex rubble: £353 + £46.10 + (4 × £11.05) + £50 = £493.30 ex VAT
- Large double garage roof — 20 sheets wrapped: £353 + (20 × £22.35) + £50 = £850 ex VAT
All prices exclude 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.
For small jobs that don’t justify a skip — a few Artex sheets, a bagged single-room strip-out, a small garage roof — our asbestos van collection service from £340 inc VAT may be a more cost-effective option.
Call 0800 652 0160 for an asbestos van collection quote.
Areas we cover across Portsmouth
We collect and dispose of asbestos across the full PO postcode range:
- Portsea Island: PO1 Old Portsmouth and city centre, PO2 North End and Buckland, PO3 Copnor and Baffins, PO4 Southsea and Eastney, PO5 Southsea Central and Landport
- Mainland Portsmouth: PO6 Cosham, Drayton, Paulsgrove, Port Solent, PO7 Waterlooville, Denmead, Purbrook
- Havant and Hayling: PO8 Horndean, PO9 Havant and Leigh Park, PO10 Emsworth, PO11 Hayling Island
- Gosport peninsula: PO12 Gosport, PO13 Lee-on-the-Solent
- Fareham area: PO14 Stubbington and Titchfield, PO15 Fareham, PO16 Fareham and Portchester, PO17 Wickham and Southwick
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 Portsmouth 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.
- Record-keeping — we keep all consignment notes for the minimum three-year period required by law.
- Both cement-bonded and fibrous asbestos accepted — including AIB, pipe lagging, Artex, boiler insulation and contaminated soil, not just cement sheets.
Can Portsmouth City Council take your asbestos?
Paulsgrove Household Waste Recycling Centre at Port Solent accepts some asbestos from Portsmouth residents, but there are strict limits. It is worth knowing what Paulsgrove will and will not take before deciding how to dispose of your asbestos.
What Paulsgrove HWRC will accept
- Cement-bonded asbestos only — no other asbestos types
- Maximum 15 sheets per visit
- Maximum sheet size 1200mm × 600mm (roughly half a standard garage roof sheet)
- Sheets wrapped in plastic, broken pieces double-bagged and sealed
- Pre-booked appointment required — call in advance to confirm container space
- Within your household DIY waste allowance at no extra charge; £12 per sheet above the allowance
When you will need a licensed collection instead
- You have more than 15 sheets
- Your sheets are larger than 1200mm × 600mm — standard garage roof sheets are 6ft × 3ft and too large for the HWRC
- You have non-cement-bonded asbestos (pipe lagging, AIB, Artex, boiler insulation, floor tiles)
- The waste is from commercial or rental property, not your own home
- You have used your DIY allowance and the per-sheet charge makes collection cheaper
- You simply do not want to transport hazardous waste in your own vehicle
Call 0800 652 0160 for a Portsmouth asbestos collection quote.
Asbestos disposal Portsmouth — frequently asked questions
Portsmouth 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 ex VAT including up to 2 tonnes. An asbestos RoRo (20, 35 or 40 yard) is £2,650 ex VAT including up to 3 tonnes. All prices exclude VAT. Call 0800 652 0160 for a firm quote.
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must never be mixed with general waste. If asbestos is found in a standard skip, the whole skip is treated as hazardous and disposed of at hazardous waste rates — far more expensive than booking an asbestos skip from the start. Use a dedicated asbestos skip or van collection.
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 must be accompanied by a Waste Consignment Note. We handle all the paperwork as part of every booking.
Paulsgrove HWRC accepts cement-bonded asbestos only, up to 15 sheets per visit, with sheets no larger than 1200mm × 600mm. Pre-booking by phone is required. Standard 6ft × 3ft garage roof sheets are too large. For anything larger, more than 15 sheets, or non-cement-bonded asbestos, you will need a licensed collection. Call us on 0800 652 0160.
Whole sheets must be wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene. Standard sheets are 6ft × 3ft and up to 25kg each. Broken pieces must be double-bagged in red asbestos bags, maximum 15kg per bag. Do not break sheets or sand surfaces. Dampen material lightly to reduce dust and wear FFP3 protection.
Most van collections in Portsmouth can be booked within 3 to 5 working days. Skip and RoRo deliveries typically take 2 to 3 working days from booking. Call 0800 652 0160 to check current availability.
Why Portsmouth customers choose The Waste Group
The Waste Group has been arranging waste disposal since 2007. Our asbestos service runs through a national disposal network with local pricing — you get Zone 5 rates in Portsmouth because of our supplier infrastructure, not because we send a lorry all the way from Dorset.
- Transparent published pricing — no “call for a quote” runaround. Every price for every asbestos service is on this page.
- 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 — our national disposal partner is ARCA-accredited and FORS Silver certified, with ADR-qualified drivers and the largest asbestos transfer station in the South East.
- Used by Portsmouth homeowners, landlords, tradespeople and commercial property managers.
- One supplier relationship, national coverage — simpler logistics, consistent service, every booking to the same standard.
Other Portsmouth services
- Standard skip hire in Portsmouth
- Asbestos disposal Weymouth — Dorset and DT postcodes
- All asbestos disposal services
Asbestos disposal across the south coast
The Waste Group also handles licensed asbestos disposal in Southampton and Bournemouth. All three locations share the same Zone 5 pricing and the same licensed carrier route, so turnaround times and prices are consistent whether your job is in Portsmouth, Southampton or Bournemouth.
The Waste Group also handles licensed asbestos disposal in Southampton, Bournemouth and Bath. All locations share the same licensed carrier route, so turnaround times and prices are consistent.