Question 1

Learn more about Asbestos Removal in East London

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East London is home to 2 million people. Last year the East London area disposed of over 180,000 tonnes of hazardous waste from various sources including commercial buildings, construction sites and hospitals. One of the main types of hazardous waste that can be found in homes and businesses across East London, and indeed the whole country, is asbestos waste, therefore, leading to an increase in demand for asbestos removal. Asbestos is a material made from microscopic fibres and was used extensively in construction until it was banned in 1999. Commercial and residential properties built between 1960 and 1990 are the places where asbestos waste is most commonly found, usually utilised as insulation in flooring, roofing, pipes and boilers.
Due to being concealed as insulation or inside piping, people do not realise the extent of asbestos in their homes. Prolonged exposure to asbestos that has been disturbed or damaged can cause serious long-term illnesses and diseases, but if it is left untouched, the substance poses little to no threat.
Most of the East London boroughs do not offer their own asbestos collection service; they choose to use the City of London hazardous waste disposal service instead. The East London Waste Authority (ELWA) promotes the use of this service for asbestos removal as well as directing homeowners to two of their recycling centres. The Jenkins Lane RRC in Newham, along with the Gerpins Lane RRC in Havering both accept asbestos in small amounts from residents of East London. The asbestos must be tightly wrapped and double bagged, as well as damped down or wetted as per the site rules. It is best to call in advance when planning carrying out any asbestos removal yourself in order to take asbestos to any recycling centre.

At Wayst, we help residents and business owners in East London dispose of their asbestos by connecting them with our network of highly trained asbestos removal teams. We strongly suggest using a professional service when it comes to removing asbestos from your home or business due to the duty of care laws that govern workplaces. Wayst also makes sure that our partners dispose of asbestos in an environmentally friendly way. Our company ethos directs us to work towards preserving our environment and creating a more sustainable waste industry.

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Question 2

How dangerous is asbestos?

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Estimates suggest that an average of 13 people a day die of an asbestos-related illness in the UK, with many more hospitalised. Most of those affected by these illnesses are tradespeople who have worked on houses containing asbestos, so it is vital to check that your property is asbestos-free before having any work carried out on it. The danger of asbestos is not usually an immediate one, as most of the related illnesses stem from long-term exposure to damaged asbestos and can take decades before they start showing symptoms.

Broken or damaged asbestos is most harmful; the tiny fibres escape into the air and can cause damage and scarring to the throat and lungs. Exposure to these fibres can result in serious illnesses, as well as painful respiratory issues that lead to difficulty breathing over time. Checking and testing for asbestos is the best way to limit the chance of it negatively affecting you or your contractors.

Question 3

How to check for asbestos

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The population of East London is growing steadily, many of the large older buildings in the area are being renovated or redeveloped. Due to the relatively recent ban on asbestos, the older a building is, the more likely it is to contain asbestos. Research data suggests that across the UK, almost 50% of homes have some form of asbestos. If you wish to conduct any construction work on your home or business but suspect there may be asbestos present, it is crucial to conduct a thorough check.

Although a thorough check is a good place to start, asbestos was commonly used as insulation in roofs and walls, sometimes in sheds and garages too, making it challenging to identify visually. For this reason, many East London boroughs suggest having a specialised asbestos waste surveyor visit your property and take away samples for testing.

At Wayst, we strongly recommend that you do not try to test for asbestos, or attempt to carry out asbestos removal, yourself and that you instead enlist the services of professionals to carry this out. We can give you expert advice on how to find a licenced company to inspect suspected asbestos in your home, preventing you from causing any harm to yourself or others.

Question 4

How is asbestos removed?

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Should you require asbestos removal from your home or business in East London, the method of removal will depend on the state of the asbestos waste, the amount of it and where it is within the building. If the material is in good condition, then it may be possible to encase it by spraying it with an adhesive, preventing any future damage or dust escaping and reducing the potential risks significantly compared to disturbing it during removal. Asbestos cement offers the least risk compared to other versions of the material and can therefore be removed by an unlicensed contractor, subject to its condition. It is worth remembering that as time goes by, the state of the asbestos will deteriorate, so it is important to act sooner rather than later.

Here at Wayst, we strongly suggest leaving any work with asbestos waste to our trained asbestos removal partners. Not only are they licensed and have permits to remove hazardous materials, but they are also trained extensively in the correct procedures of asbestos removal. Removal teams come equipped with the correct PPE, like respirators and other useful tools for the job. Our asbestos teams utilise specialised vacuum tools to ensure that none of the asbestos dust is left behind, along with a strict cleaning practise of mopping and wiping down areas that have come into contact with the asbestos. Our partners then transport the asbestos to waste transfer sites around East London to be safely disposed of.

Question 5

Price of Asbestos Removal in East London

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Prices for an asbestos surveyor to test for asbestos start at around £100 depending on the size of the property, the number of samples and amount of asbestos. The City of London asbestos collection is free up until 15sqm of asbestos has been collected, however the service does not include the most dangerous part, which you mean you will need to take it down and break it up in order for it to be wrapped or bagged, you need to do all of the preparation of the asbestos work before pickup.

Many independent rubbish collection services in East London also offer asbestos collection alongside specialist services, however the key is to ensure you are working with asbestos specialists as the work requires thorough processes and procedures. These companies provide free quotes for their prices which will vary considerably on the scope of the job required. For example, removing a garage roof starts at just under £400+VAT. Conversely, removal of asbestos artex (a decorative surface coating) from the ceiling of two rooms can cost up to £2000+VAT.

Question 6

Asbestos Awareness

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Due to the legal obligations and duty of care requirements, any asbestos removal service hired to remove, transport or dispose of asbestos must have the right qualifications and training standards. Asbestos removal requires licencing by the Environment Agency, as does the transportation of asbestos waste. The removal company must also be able to produce a valid waste transfer note and a consignment note (if removed from a commercial premises) according to the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005. Additionally, all asbestos testing labs in the UK must be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.

Question 7

What you need to know about East London

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East London has traditionally been known as the centre for manufacturing and trade in the city. Less wealthy than west central areas, people have historically come to this part of London to work in the docks and factories along the banks of the Thames. The work was often incredibly arduous and in dangerous conditions that wealthy neighbourhoods wanted kept away from the city centre. Bone processing, rope making, tanning and gunpowder making were among some of the early East London industries that would have resulted in fumes and air pollution in the area, and fish farms and slaughterhouses would have contributed to putrid odours that would have made much of east London unpleasant to live and work in. The Victorian era of industrialisation also affected the quality of living conditions for London’s East Enders, as many workers from outside the city were bought in resulting in overcrowding and crime as many working-class communities struggled to make ends meet. After the second world war, many of London’s East End industries died out making way for new housing developments, improved standards of living for working class communities, and more social mobility. Nowadays, East London’s Canary Wharf is the home for banking and finance in the city, generating and bringing in vast amounts of wealth to the area. Shoreditch, Dalston and Stratford have been regenerated in recent years and are now considered to be young, trendy, and affluent with many bars, clubs, and pedestrianised shopping areas characterised by quirky independent shops such as those found on Broadway Market. Although it is still the industrial heart of the city, East London has experienced a huge amount of development in recent years from housing to business investment and a growing number of digital technology start-ups. Suppliers and manufacturers now conduct much of their business online and have extended their reach beyond the city, increasing their revenue and economic value. East London based building contractors provide thousands of jobs in construction and related industries in and around the city, and waste disposal in London is another essential service that provides employment for hundreds of workers in the area.

Question 8

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in East London?

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Rubbish disposal services like other businesses are fast becoming digitised, allowing them to enter the global market and provide far reaching commercial and domestic solutions for waste management, whilst caring for the environment.15 of the best waste disposal sites in East London can be found in Hackney, Shoreditch, Whitechapel, Barking, Leyton, Woodford Green and Thames Wharf, and offer a full range of rubbish collection and refuse services including house clearance and independent skip hire.

Question 9

Where are the nearest recycling centres in East London

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Barking and Dagenham, which is one of the largest boroughs in East London runs the Frizlands Lane reuse and recycling Centre on Rainham Road in North Dagenham, Gerpins Lane RRC in Havering, Chigwell Road in Redbridge, and Jenkins Lane recycling centre in Newham. These sites are only available to residents living in an East London Waste Authority (EWLA) borough and proof of address such as a council tax bill or driving license is required to access the site. Frizlands Lane also accepts cash payments from residents outside the ELWA for using the facility, bearing in mind that there are often long queues outside as this facility, along with the other aforementioned sites operates on a first come first served basis.

Question 10

What rubbish collection services are available in East London?

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East London Councils provide free and competitively priced household waste services for residents, although the provision may vary slightly between boroughs depending on the local authority and the rate of council tax paid by people living in the area. Aside from general non-recyclable rubbish collection, Council run rubbish removal services in East London provide standard recycling collection, assisted rubbish collection and clinical waste collection services free of charge. Most Local Authorities in East London also provide organic waste disposal caddies for food waste. Garden waste collection normally needs to be paid for and is usually available as a subscription service. Bulky and large item collection is also a fee-paying service unless the council has a special arrangement for specific items such as free fridge/freezer collections.

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Question 11

How is the local authority in East London handling your waste?

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The East London Waste Authority (ELWA) oversees several local authorities in East London, and sets out waste management policies, provides planning, and works in partnership with local borough councils to manage waste effectively. The ELWA manages facilities in Rainham, and Beckton where fuel is generated through various treatment processes.

East London Council's Waste Management Performance:

- Overall annual spend on waste management: £108,059,991.65
- Per person spend: £50
- Reuse and recycling rate: 49.63%
- Landfill rate: 50.37%

Question 12

What are the plans for a greener future in East London?

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In terms of their commitment to the environment and sustainability, many start-ups and SME’s in East London are leading the way, even though it is often more costly for them to do so. With one entrepreneur recently featured in the Made In Shoreditch website for launching a campaign to start the first zero waste, plastic free shop in the area, to tech companies like Bulb, who now provide over 1 million homes with renewable energy, environmentally friendly businesses represent the future both on and offline.

Independent businesses that seek to consider the environment as a key part of their business strategy are also becoming extremely popular with consumers as we continue to notice the adverse effects of manmade climate change. The loss of natural habitats for so many marine and land animals because of rising temperatures and noticeable shifts in seasonal weather patterns is made all the more painful for regular consumers who often have no choice but to opt for single use plastic. The simple lack of choice and provision from big supermarket chains generates huge amounts of nonrecyclable waste which is fast becoming untenable, and this is something start-up companies in east London are capitalising on to pave the way for real commercial and environmental change.

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