Asbestos Disposal Swindon

Licensed asbestos disposal across Swindon and SN postcodes

The Waste Group provides licensed asbestos disposal throughout Swindon and the surrounding SN postcode area, covering Old Town, West Swindon, Wroughton, Highworth, Stratton St Margaret, Covingham, Haydon Wick and the wider Wiltshire catchment including Royal Wootton Bassett, Cricklade and Marlborough. Swindon’s older housing stock — particularly the 1960s and 1970s expansion across West Swindon, Eldene, Liden and Park North — commonly contains asbestos cement in garage roofs, shed panels, soffits, pipe lagging and older boilers. Once that material has been safely removed, it needs to be disposed of at a licensed hazardous waste facility, with full Duty of Care paperwork.

Important — removal versus disposal: The Waste Group is a licensed asbestos disposal service, not a removal contractor. If asbestos is still in place on your property, you first need an HSE-licensed removal specialist to take it down safely. Once it has been double-wrapped and is ready for collection, we handle the disposal — whether that is a full asbestos skip, a RoRo for larger commercial jobs, or a van collection for homeowners with smaller quantities.

Three ways we handle asbestos disposal in Swindon:

• Asbestos skip hire — 6, 12 or 16 yard sealed skips, from £1,806 ex-VAT
• Asbestos RoRo hire — 20, 35 or 40 yard roll-on-roll-off for larger jobs, from £2,208 ex-VAT
• Asbestos van collection — per-item pricing for homeowners with smaller loads, transport from £294 ex-VAT

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.

All prices shown exclude VAT. Call 0800 652 0160 for a same-day Swindon quote, or request one online.

Asbestos skip hire Swindon — three sizes

Asbestos skip hire is the most cost-effective option for medium to large asbestos disposal jobs in Swindon — typical examples include a full garage roof strip, a shed demolition, or commercial refurbishment work where a licensed contractor has already removed the asbestos and needs a compliant disposal route.

All our asbestos skips are sealed, covered and delivered by a fully licensed hazardous waste carrier. Each booking includes collection, transfer and disposal at a licensed hazardous waste facility, with a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note issued as standard. Sizes and pricing for Swindon (Zone 5) are set out below.

Asbestos skip hire prices — Swindon

All asbestos skip prices include 2 tonnes of waste. Excess tonnage charged at £342 per tonne ex-VAT. £42 admin charge applies. Prices effective from April 2026 and subject to change.

What is included in every asbestos skip booking

• Delivery of a sealed, covered asbestos skip to your Swindon address
• Up to 14 days on-site hire (longer available on request)
• Collection and transfer to a licensed hazardous waste facility
• Compliant disposal under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
• Hazardous Waste Consignment Note issued within 5 working days

Before booking an asbestos skip

All asbestos waste must be double-wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene or double asbestos bags before it goes into the skip. Standard cement sheets should be 6ft × 3ft or smaller and no heavier than 25kg each. Loose debris and smaller pieces should be double-bagged, with each bag under 15kg. If the asbestos is still in place on your property, you will first need a licensed removal contractor — The Waste Group is a disposal service, not a removal service.

Not sure which skip size suits your Swindon job? Call 0800 652 0160 and we will size it for you.

Asbestos RoRo hire Swindon — for larger jobs

For larger asbestos disposal jobs in Swindon — commercial strip-outs, industrial refurbishments, factory roof replacements, or multi-unit demolitions — a RoRo (roll-on-roll-off) container is the most efficient option. RoRos hold two to three times the capacity of a standard asbestos skip and are lifted on and off by hook-lift lorry, so they suit jobs where a large volume of asbestos is generated in a short window.

Like our asbestos skips, every RoRo is sealed, covered and handled by a licensed hazardous waste carrier. Each booking includes delivery, collection, compliant disposal at a licensed hazardous waste facility, and a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note.

Asbestos RoRo hire prices — Swindon

All asbestos RoRo prices include 3 tonnes of waste. Excess tonnage charged at £342 per tonne ex-VAT. £42 admin charge applies. Prices effective from April 2026 and subject to change.

When a RoRo makes sense instead of a skip

Choose a RoRo over a skip hire booking if any of the following apply to your Swindon job:

• Your asbestos load is likely to exceed 2 tonnes — RoRos include 3 tonnes as standard
• You need a fully enclosed container for weather protection (the 35 yard enclosed option)
• You are stripping a commercial or industrial building with a lot of cement sheet roofing
• You are running a multi-day project and need a larger container to minimise swap-outs
• Site access is suitable for a hook-lift lorry (longer wheelbase than a skip lorry)

Site access for Swindon RoRo deliveries

RoRo containers are delivered by hook-lift lorry, which is longer than a standard skip lorry and needs a clear, level drop area with no low overhead obstructions. Narrow residential streets, rear-access lanes, and unpaved driveways may not be suitable. If you are not sure whether your Swindon site can take a RoRo, call 0800 652 0160 and we will run through the access requirements before you book.

Asbestos van collection Swindon — for smaller quantities

Not every asbestos job needs a skip. For homeowners in Swindon with a small quantity of asbestos — a single garage roof, an old boiler, a few bags of pipe lagging, or some ceiling tiles — our asbestos van collection service is usually the most cost-effective option. You pay a fixed Swindon transport charge plus a per-item rate for what we collect, with no wasted skip capacity.

Van collection is ideal when your asbestos waste has already been safely removed, double-wrapped, and is ready for pick-up. Each collection includes a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note and compliant disposal at a licensed hazardous waste facility.

How asbestos van collection works in Swindon

1. Request a quote — call 0800 652 0160 or use the form, telling us roughly what you have (number of sheets, bags, or items)
2. Wrap everything for collection — double-wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene or double asbestos bags, ready before the driver arrives (see wrapping requirements below)
3. Book a collection slot — we typically collect within 3 to 5 working days across Swindon and the SN postcode area
4. Hand over the waste — our driver loads it, issues the Consignment Note and removes it to a licensed hazardous waste facility

Asbestos van collection prices — Swindon (Zone 5)

Prices effective from April 2026. All prices exclude VAT. Items exceeding the standard weights may be subject to additional charges. Maximum van capacity is 1 tonne — very large loads may require an additional collection or a skip booking instead.

Three worked examples for Swindon van collections

To help you gauge the likely total cost, here are three typical Swindon jobs with itemised pricing. Your actual quote will depend on exactly what we collect.

Example A — Small garage roof removal aftermath

• 6 wrapped sheets (cement roofing) × £18.60 = £111.60
• 4 bags of broken pieces × £9.20 = £36.80
• Transport £294.00 + admin £42.00 = £336.00
• Total ex-VAT: £484.40 (inc-VAT £581.28)

Example B — Old boiler plus pipe lagging

• 1 asbestos-insulated boiler × £38.40 = £38.40
• 8 bags of pipe lagging × £9.20 = £73.60
• Transport £294.00 + admin £42.00 = £336.00
• Total ex-VAT: £448.00 (inc-VAT £537.60)

Example C — Full shed roof and cladding

• 12 wrapped sheets × £18.60 = £223.20
• Transport £294.00 + admin £42.00 = £336.00
• Total ex-VAT: £559.20 (inc-VAT £671.04)

How to wrap asbestos for Swindon van collection

All asbestos waste must be correctly packaged before our driver arrives. If the waste is not ready, the collection may need to be rescheduled and additional charges may apply. Follow these standards:

• Sheets — wrap in 1000-gauge polythene, taped and sealed. Maximum standard size 6ft × 3ft and 25kg per sheet
• Loose debris and broken pieces — double-bagged in UN-approved asbestos bags, each bag under 15kg
• Boilers, doors, and rigid items — fully wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene, taped and sealed, under 30kg
• Pipe lagging — bagged in double asbestos bags, sealed, under 15kg per bag
• Labelling — each bag and wrap should carry the UN asbestos symbol where possible

Not sure whether your job is better suited to van collection or a skip? Call 0800 652 0160 and we will walk through it with you.

Areas we cover in and around Swindon

The Waste Group handles asbestos disposal across Swindon and the wider SN postcode area. If your job is in any of the locations below, we can deliver a skip, a RoRo or a van collection — usually within 3 to 5 working days of booking.

Swindon neighbourhoods covered

• Old Town (SN1, SN3)
• Central Swindon (SN1, SN2)
• West Swindon — Toothill, Ramleaze, Shaw, Peatmoor (SN5)
• North Swindon — Haydon Wick, Abbey Meads, Blunsdon (SN25, SN26)
• East Swindon — Stratton St Margaret, Covingham, Nythe, Eldene, Liden, Park North (SN3)
• South Swindon — Wroughton, Wichelstowe, Badbury (SN4)
• Highworth (SN6)

Wider SN postcode and Wiltshire coverage

• Royal Wootton Bassett (SN4)
• Cricklade (SN6)
• Marlborough (SN8)
• Calne (SN11)
• Chippenham (SN14, SN15)
• Malmesbury (SN16)
• Devizes (SN10)
• Pewsey (SN9)

If your postcode is not listed, call 0800 652 0160 — we cover the full SN range and can also quote for neighbouring postcode areas.

How to prepare asbestos for collection in Swindon

Whether you are booking a skip, a RoRo or a van collection, the asbestos must be correctly packaged before our driver arrives on site. Proper preparation avoids additional charges and keeps everyone on site safe.

1. Confirm removal has been completed by a licensed contractor. The Waste Group collects and disposes of asbestos — we do not remove it from buildings. Higher-risk removal work must be carried out by an HSE-licensed asbestos contractor.
2. Wrap every item in 1000-gauge polythene or double asbestos bags. Sheets up to 6ft × 3ft and 25kg. Bags under 15kg. Rigid items (boilers, doors) under 30kg and fully wrapped.
3. Seal all wrapping with strong tape. No loose edges, no tears, no exposed fibres.
4. Label where possible. The UN asbestos symbol on each wrap helps the driver identify the load on arrival.
5. Stage the waste for easy access. Keep it dry, in a sheltered spot near the kerb or driveway, so the driver can load it quickly and safely.
6. Keep paperwork ready. If you had a removal contractor, have their waste transfer note or job reference to hand — it speeds up the Consignment Note process.

If you are unsure whether your waste is ready for collection, send us a photo when you request your quote and we will confirm before booking.

Licences, Duty of Care and the Swindon HWRC route

Asbestos is a hazardous waste under UK law. Disposing of it incorrectly — in a general skip, at a standard tip, or via fly-tipping — is a criminal offence that can result in fines of up to £50,000 or imprisonment. The Waste Group handles every asbestos collection and disposal in Swindon under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Our licences and compliance

• Registered waste carrier — The Waste Group is a registered upper-tier waste carrier with the Environment Agency
• Licensed hazardous waste disposal — all asbestos is transferred to a permitted hazardous waste facility for compliant disposal
• Hazardous Waste Consignment Note — issued for every asbestos job, providing your Duty of Care paperwork
• Full chain-of-custody tracking — every load is tracked from collection to disposal site
• Partnership with Windsor Waste Management — a specialist asbestos operator with nationwide hazardous waste facility access

Your Duty of Care as a Swindon property owner

If you own, manage, or are responsible for a property in Swindon where asbestos is being removed, you have a legal Duty of Care under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. That means you are legally responsible for ensuring the asbestos is handled and disposed of properly — even after a contractor has taken it off your hands.

To meet your Duty of Care, you must:

• Only pass asbestos waste to a registered waste carrier (check their waste carrier number)
• Receive and retain a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note for every collection
• Keep the paperwork for at least 3 years
• Be able to show where the asbestos ended up if asked by the Environment Agency or local authority

Every booking with The Waste Group in Swindon includes this paperwork as standard. You do not have to chase it, file it separately, or ask for it — the Consignment Note is issued within 5 working days of disposal and kept on record.

Swindon Borough Council HWRC — when the council route works, and when it does not

Swindon Borough Council does offer a limited asbestos disposal route at its Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Cheney Manor Road, Swindon SN2 2QJ. It can be the right option for very small domestic jobs — but the conditions are strict, and many Swindon homeowners find they fall outside what the council will accept.

HWRC conditions based on Swindon Borough Council guidance as at April 2026. Always check swindon.gov.uk for current availability, appointment rules and charges before travelling.

When the Swindon HWRC route is the right choice

Use Swindon Borough Council’s HWRC if all of the following apply:

• The asbestos is cement-bonded only (no pipe lagging, ceiling tiles, or friable material)
• It came from your own home — not a rental property, not a business, not a builder’s van
• You have 12 sheets or fewer, all intact
• You can safely transport it yourself in a private vehicle
• You do not need formal paperwork for insurance, a house sale, or a compliance audit

If any of those conditions do not fit your Swindon job, a van collection, skip or RoRo through The Waste Group is usually the simpler option. Call 0800 652 0160 for a quote.

Why choose The Waste Group for asbestos disposal in Swindon

The Waste Group has been arranging compliant waste disposal since 2007. Our Swindon asbestos service is handled through a dedicated partnership with Windsor Waste Management — a specialist hazardous waste operator with licensed disposal facilities and nationwide coverage. That combination gives you transparent pricing, same-day quotes, fully compliant paperwork and a single point of contact from enquiry to Consignment Note.

What sets our Swindon asbestos service apart

• Transparent Zone 5 pricing — every Swindon quote is built from published Zone 5 rates, not estimated case-by-case
• Three service options — skip, RoRo or van collection, depending on the size of your Swindon job
• Same-day quotes — call before 4pm on a working day and we will quote the same day
• Full paperwork as standard — Hazardous Waste Consignment Note issued within 5 working days of disposal
• Local knowledge — we work across the SN postcode area every week and know the access quirks of Swindon’s older housing stock
• 118 Google reviews at 4.8 stars — service-backed reputation, not a paid directory listing

Other Waste Group services in Swindon

If your Swindon project needs more than asbestos disposal, we also arrange:

• Standard skip hire in Swindon — for general construction and household waste
• Grab lorry hire in Swindon — for soil, hardcore and bulk muck-away
• Asbestos disposal Poole — BH postcodes, BCP coverage
• RoRo hire in Swindon — for large-scale commercial and industrial waste

Asbestos disposal across the south of England

The Waste Group also handles licensed asbestos disposal in nearby cities and large towns. All locations share the same Zone 5 pricing structure and licensed carrier route, so turnaround times and prices are consistent across the region.

• Asbestos disposal Portsmouth
• Asbestos disposal Southampton
• Asbestos disposal Bournemouth

Related reading

• Asbestos disposal cost UK 2026 — full breakdown
• How to dispose of asbestos safely — homeowner guide
• Asbestos garage roof removal — what to do and what not to do

Book asbestos disposal in Swindon today

Whether you have a single garage roof to clear, an old boiler to dispose of, or a full commercial strip-out to plan, The Waste Group makes asbestos disposal in Swindon straightforward, compliant and transparently priced. Every quote is built from published Zone 5 rates and every job includes full Duty of Care paperwork.

Two ways to book

• Call us — 0800 652 0160 — working days 8am to 5pm for same-day quotes
• Email us — send a photo of your waste and your Swindon postcode for a faster quote

What to have ready when you call

• Your Swindon postcode and site access details (driveway, kerbside, rear access)
• A rough description of the asbestos — sheets, bags, boilers, or mixed
• Quantity — number of sheets, approximate bag count, or total volume
• Whether the asbestos has already been removed and wrapped, or still needs a contractor
• Your preferred collection or delivery date

If you are not sure yet which service fits — skip, RoRo or van collection — call and we will size it for you. There is no obligation and no charge for a quote.

Call 0800 652 0160 now for your Swindon asbestos disposal quote