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Bromley is one of the largest boroughs in London and a desirable residential area, with access to plenty of green space and open parkland. Bromley residents who need to dispose of asbestos waste or any materials containing asbestos should contact household waste and recycling centres on Waldo Road and Churchfield Road, or check the Bromley council website to ensure that you know exactly which items you are permitted to dispose at these centres, and that you have a permit if required.

For large amounts of refuse containing asbestos, you can make a booking with the Hazardous waste collection and disposal service provided by the City of London council.

Besides from the available council services, there are also many options for private asbestos collection at competitive costs in the Bromley area, which may be necessary for waste that is not permitted in general or recyclable council bins.

Wayst can provide a service that ensures that most waste types can be safely removed according to all the associated legislation and regulation set out by the Environment Agency. This includes the removal of asbestos and other hazardous waste streams.
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How dangerous is asbestos?

Asbestos is a group term for six natural silicate minerals, which are made from delicate fibres. Due to its widespread use, mainly during the 1960s and 1980s, asbestos can be found in many building materials as it was good for strengthening building structures, providing insulation and protection against fire.

Research has found that inhaling the fibres from asbestos can cause severe lung disease, the illnesses tend to appear 20 or 30 years after someone has been exposed to the hazardous material. For this reason, the use of asbestos was officially banned in 1999.

There is a good chance that an older house may have components that contain asbestos.

While there is little risk of asbestos fibres being released when it remains undisturbed, activities such as refurbishment, which involves nailing and drilling, could release potentially dangerous fibres into the air, which can then be inhaled.

Removing pipe lagging is especially risky, as the type of material contains the most dangerous form of asbestos. Pipe lagging is usually not only contained to one room in the house and removal will result in a lot of dust.
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How to check for asbestos

As asbestos was so widely used as a component in building materials, it’s possible that you might find it in some areas in your house. These include in shed and garage roofs, floor tiles as well as in wall, ceiling and door linings.

A BBC survey states that 45% of homeowners are not confident they would be able to identify asbestos in their homes. It is essential that you consult an asbestos surveyor or contractor to survey your home for the substance. It is extremely dangerous to try and remove asbestos by yourself.

At Wayst, we strongly advise that you find a reputable company to dispose of asbestos for you, do not try and break it up or damage it in any way.
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How is asbestos removed?

While small amounts of asbestos can be removed in your own private home without releasing too many fibres, it is best to consult a professional if you wish to dispose of asbestos safely. Removal of asbestos in a commercial area such as an office building requires strict compliance to regulations to avoid an occupational hazard to staff.

Asbestos is classified as hazardous waste and should be placed in double bags before removed. Large amounts of asbestos are usually placed in skips before being taken to asbestos transfer stations.
It is important that asbestos is only removed by a licensed asbestos disposal company to ensure that it is disposed of safely. Asbestos should never be placed in your general or recycling waste collections.

While physical or chemical processes to destroy asbestos are currently used in other countries, burying asbestos waste in landfills is the only legal option available in the UK. Ensuring that you use an accredited contractor who uses the correct methods to double-bag and remove asbestos is thus crucial for environmental and human safety.

At Wayst we partner with a range of private waste companies that have been pre approved to deliver their services in accordance to the Wayst standards all of our Asbestos removal contractors are a member of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA), so we ensure that the asbestos removal is carried out safely and by professionals.
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How much does it cost to remove asbestos?

The cost for asbestos removal will usually be dependent on the quantity of material removed.

Examples to be used as a guide are given below:

- A single asbestos garage roofing sheet and side panels can cost about £350+ VAT to be removed and £1450+VAT to dispose of
- The removal and disposal of an Artex ceiling in two rooms will usually cost about £1950+VAT
- 20 square metres of soffit board will cost about £2250+VAT.

An asbestos surveyor will be able to assess the amount of asbestos in your property and whether the hazardous material needs to be removed – this step is crucial, and will help you determine the costs of the next steps, which may involve an extensive survey of your property.
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What you need to know about Bromley

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Bromley is one of the largest boroughs in London and is regarded as a desirable area due to its range of high value properties. Bickley, which is near Bromley town centre is notably affluent, although there is a wide range of housing options from rental properties, to houses suitable for first time buyers. Even though Bromley is London’s biggest borough it has fewer people per acre than every other Greater London area. This is because half of the borough is dedicated to nature and as a result, Bromley has the largest amount of green space in London. There are plenty of attractions to visit in the borough such as Down House (Home of Charles Darwin), the Crystal Palace Park, Chislehurst Caves, Church House Gardens, and the Glades. The Churchill Theatre, which is in Bromley town centre hosts a wide range of touring performances and seats 781 people. Bromley is also home to London’s oldest football team who run weekend clubs for children of all ages and abilities

  • Population Size 555,536
  • Active Businesses 1,111
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)232,962
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 116,714

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in Bromley?

The local authority in Bromley strongly encourages residents to recycle as much refuse as possible, and to keep general waste to a minimum. There are over 40 recycling sites in Bromley, shown on the council with a link to Google Maps to make them easy and convenient for people to use. Residents can also check collection days, report missed collections and order recycling containers via the website.

The council requires residents to hold a permit to use the recycling centres in the borough, which is free of charge. Bromley council also provides a detailed guide on their website on how to find independent waste carriers in line with the Waste Regulations Act (2005) to ensure that carriers are registered and authorised to transfer waste. While this legislation is mainly used for the control and tracking of hazardous waste, it should be noted that it applies to any and every organisation that transfers waste, as that which is not disposed of properly will inevitably present an environmental hazard.
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Where are the nearest recycling centres in Bromley

There are two recycling facilities in Bromley on Churchfields Road, and the Waldo Road Reuse and Recycling Centre. Waldo Road even accepts asbestos if it is kept in sealed bags and disposed of with the help of site staff in a specialised locked container. Residents may also dispose of larger amounts of brick, rubble, and construction waste if they pay the trade and commercial waste rates. The minimum charge per vehicle is £23 and visitors are required to use a weighbridge to calculate the exact cost. Both recycling centres accept small amounts of construction waste materials free of charge depending on weight.
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What rubbish collection services are available in Bromley?

Bromley council provides bulky waste collection, including sofas, fridges, mattresses, or a combination of the three. The cost of each type of waste collection can vary. Sofa collection costs £28, mattress collection costs £12, and fridge collection costs £64. The cost of removing the combination of the three-items is £103, which is the 3rd most expensive in London.

For general household waste and recycling collections, the council operates a biweekly timetable. Up to date collections calendars can be downloaded from the website, as well as a complete table of collection days for the borough, showing which day of the week to expect collections so that rubbish is not left outside for long periods.

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How is the local authority in Bromley handling your waste?

Bromley council's waste management performance is as follows:

Overall annual spend on waste management £16,141,000.00
Per person spend £29
Landfill rate 49.90%
Reuse and recycling rate 50.10%

As one of the greenest boroughs in the city, Bromley adheres to a strict code of conduct when managing waste and provides a wealth of detailed information on their website to help residents dispose of waste and recycling correctly. Each mini recycling site is listed on the website, with a google map link and a comprehensive list of what materials are accepted at the bins. This is almost always glass, paper cans, textiles, and shoes, but some micro sites also accept plastic and small electrical items. The best places to recycle non-biodegradable materials such as a variety of durable plastic and metals is still at one of the main recycling facilities.

Bromley council also have a zero-tolerance policy on Enviro-crime and provide an online form for reporting information that could lead to the successful prosecution of anyone involved with fly tipping and other crimes against the environment. Unfortunately, the council cannot deal with reports of rubbish left on private property, as this is the responsibility of the landowners.
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What are the plans for a greener future in Bromley?

Bromley promotes itself as a green borough, particularly since most of the area is a Metropolitan Green Belt with numerous parks and woodlands. The Environment Matters report, which is regularly distributed across Bromley and is available to download from the council website, gives details of how the council is managing waste and sets out plans for improving the local environment. The report states that nearly all non-recyclable waste is being sent to an energy recovery facility, which is great news for the environment, and highlights efforts to collect batteries and small electrical items as part of a renewed recycling service for the borough. ‘What happens to my recycling’ is another source of information on the waste news section of the website that explains how items are repurposed or reprocessed, ensuring that residents are kept up to date with developments and assuring them that their recycling is being handled correctly. The council have also added electric vans to their fleet of recycling collection vehicles and reduced vehicle movement by 10% at their recycling centres by introducing larger containers that need to be emptied less frequently.
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