Asbestos Disposal Slough

Licensed asbestos disposal across Slough, Langley, Cippenham, Burnham and all SL postcodes. Skip hire, RoRo and van collection with transparent pricing and full Duty of Care paperwork.

Asbestos disposal across Slough and district

Slough grew rapidly through the inter-war and post-war decades, which puts a very large share of its housing squarely in the peak asbestos era — 1930s semis across Cippenham and Chalvey, post-war estates in Langley, Britwell and Manor Park, and extensive light-industrial property around the Slough Trading Estate. 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 Slough and the SL postcode range, fulfilled through our accredited national disposal partner. Because that partner operates the largest asbestos waste transfer station in the South East, Slough sits in our lowest-cost pricing zone. 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 Slough

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. Slough falls within our Zone 1–3 pricing area — our lowest-cost asbestos zone.

Asbestos skip hire Slough — prices

Skip size	Includes	Price (inc VAT)
6 yard open	Up to 2 tonnes	£2,167
12 yard open	Up to 2 tonnes	£2,167
16 yard enclosed	Up to 2 tonnes	£2,167
Excess tonnage	Per tonne	£396
Admin fee	Per booking	£50

All prices include VAT. A skip permit is required for placement on a public road — confirm access at booking.

Call 01202 247716 for an asbestos skip hire quote.

Asbestos RoRo hire in Slough

Roll-on roll-off containers suit larger asbestos clearances — demolition projects, multi-property landlord clearances, and the commercial and industrial units across the Slough Trading Estate and Langley business parks. RoRos need good vehicle access, which the trading estate offers in abundance.

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. Slough falls within Zone 1–3.

Asbestos RoRo hire Slough — prices

RoRo size	Includes	Price (inc VAT)
20 yard open	Up to 3 tonnes	£2,599
40 yard open	Up to 3 tonnes	£2,599
35 yard enclosed	Up to 3 tonnes	£2,599
Excess tonnage	Per tonne	£396

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

Call 01202 247716 for an asbestos RoRo hire quote.

Asbestos van collection for Slough 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 Slough 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 Slough — prices

Item	Price (inc VAT)
Transport charge	£245
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 Slough van collection costs

Small garage roof — 10 cement sheets wrapped: £245 + (10 × £22.35) + £50 = £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. 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 Slough

Central Slough (SL1): town centre, Chalvey, Cippenham, Salt Hill
Langley & east (SL3): Langley, Colnbrook, Poyle, Datchet borders
Burnham & north (SL1, SL2): Burnham, Farnham Royal, Stoke Poges borders
Trading estate & commercial (SL1): Slough Trading Estate, Bath Road corridor

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. For Slough that infrastructure is close to home, which is why the area sits in our lowest pricing zone.

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 Slough recycling centre take your asbestos?

Slough Borough Council operates the Chalvey household waste site for residents. Where asbestos is accepted at all it is bonded (cement) asbestos only, in small quantities, by pre-booked appointment and for Slough residents with a valid permit — check and book with the council 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 a couple of sealed sheets — a full garage roof will exceed any per-visit limit.
You don’t want to transport hazardous waste in your own vehicle.
The waste is from a commercial property, a rental you let out, or trading-estate work — council sites take household waste only.

Call 01202 247716 for a Slough asbestos collection quote.

Asbestos disposal Slough — frequently asked questions

How much does asbestos disposal cost in Slough?

Slough falls within our Zone 1–3 pricing area — London and the South East — our lowest-cost zone. Van collection starts at £245 transport plus £22.35 per sheet or £11.05 per bag. An asbestos skip (6, 12 or 16 yard) is £2,167 inc VAT including up to 2 tonnes, and a RoRo is £2,599 inc VAT including 3 tonnes. Every job includes the Waste Consignment Note.

Can I take asbestos to the Slough recycling centre?

Slough Borough Council operates a household waste site at Chalvey for residents. Where asbestos is accepted it is bonded (cement) asbestos only, in small quantities, by pre-booked appointment and with a valid resident permit — so check and book before travelling. Non-bonded types such as Artex, pipe lagging and insulation are not accepted, and neither is commercial waste.

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.

Do you cover commercial work on the Slough Trading Estate?

Yes. We handle commercial and industrial asbestos disposal across the Slough Trading Estate and the surrounding business parks — skip, RoRo or van collection, with full Duty of Care paperwork. Council household waste sites will not accept commercial asbestos, so a licensed collection is the only compliant route.

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 Slough?

Most van collections in Slough 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 Slough customers choose The Waste Group

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

Transparent published pricing — every price for every asbestos service is on this page.
Lowest-cost zone — Zone 1–3 pricing, cheaper than our Dorset home patch.
Commercial and industrial welcome — trading estate work the council sites won’t touch.
Takes what the tip won’t — both bonded and non-bonded asbestos.
Accredited disposal network — ARCA-accredited and FORS Silver certified, ADR-qualified drivers.

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Book asbestos disposal in Slough

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.

Slough, Langley, Cippenham, Burnham, Colnbrook and all SL postcodes covered.

Call us: 01202 247716