Are you embarking on a demolition or construction project and need asbestos disposed of?
Asbestos was a popular building material before it was banned in 1999 for safety reasons, so if your home was built before 2000, it’s highly likely that this harmful material will have been used throughout your property. Because of this, standard commercial waste and household waste disposal and recycling centres will not be able to accept asbestos. Due to its harmful nature, it needs to be handled correctly in a way that standard trade waste does not.
This is where we can help – DACT Contractors is a St Helens asbestos contractor offering safe disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) for domestic and commercial properties.
To learn more about our asbestos disposal in St Helens and the North West, you can either call us on 01744 353640, email sales@dactcontractors.com, or fill out our enquiry form for a swift response.
DACT Contractors is based in St Helens and handles asbestos disposal from start to finish. We collect the waste, package it securely, transport it under licence and dispose of it at an authorised facility, with full documentation provided.
We support homeowners and landlords in the local area, from Eccleston to Warrington and Rainhill to Newton-le-Willows, and also extend our services to clients throughout the North West, covering all areas in Merseyside, Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria.
Asbestos is classed as hazardous waste, so it needs to be disposed of properly at a licensed landfill site. The best way to approach asbestos disposal is to employ an experienced firm that not only has the necessary resources and skills to handle such materials safely but also demonstrates professionalism and commitment to compliance and health and safety.
Our operatives won’t break asbestos down into smaller pieces. This is because, when high volumes of asbestos fibres are breathed in, they can get trapped in the lungs and cause serious health problems, including asbestosis, a disease that makes breathing difficult and causes the heart to enlarge.
We can’t speak for all asbestos disposal specialists, but here at DACT, we have a waste transfer fleet on hand – ensuring the safe transportation of asbestos waste to authorised disposal sites, which is particularly important when dealing with asbestos in schools or other high-risk areas.
We ensure our team is equipped with the appropriate PPE for asbestos disposal in St Helens or anywhere else, too – including gloves, a dust mask, and safety goggles as per guidelines.
Site collection – Our qualified team will double-wrap ACMs in heavy-duty polythene sheets or bags and make sure that any small pieces of asbestos are double-bagged and securely sealed.
Transport to a licensed facility – The waste is taken to an approved disposal site.
Disposal and paperwork – As waste carriers, our asbestos disposal team will provide you with a hazardous waste consignment note from the Environment Agency, including details about what’s being gotten rid of, the date, address, and all parties involved in the transfer.
Here at DACT, our asbestos disposal services are perfect for asbestos floor tiles, roof tiles, cement, guttering, and more associated materials.
If you suspect asbestos on your property, our team can advise you on your next steps. To book a site visit, or to enquire about asbestos disposal in St Helens, call us today on 01744 353640 or contact us online.
We also offer several other asbestos services, including asbestos testing, asbestos removal and encapsulation – get in touch for more information.
Asbestos cement is commonly used on the roof and walls of sheds and garages – plus the soffits underneath the eaves of a house, especially if it was built before 2000.
It’s not uncommon for gutters, downspouts, and bath panels to contain asbestos cement, too.
As experts in asbestos cement disposal, our team will take ACMs to be securely disposed of at the nearest licensed landfill site. This will give you the peace of mind that your asbestos is handled in the most compliant way possible.
Yes, it’s illegal to bury asbestos waste on private land, in your garden or at any other unlicensed sites in the UK. The Health and Safety Executive states that asbestos should be treated as hazardous waste and disposed of safely at a licensed site.