Question 1

Learn more about Asbestos Removal in Twickenham

Accepted Answer

Richmond Council does not offer a direct service for asbestos removal, so if you discover asbestos on your property it is advisable that you contact a licensed contractor to remove it.

It is not advised to place asbestos waste into your general or recycling waste bins, as this could seriously endanger others, you also cannot dispose of asbestos waste at Townmead Road Re-use and Recycling Centre. However, residents of Twickenham can arrange an appointment with West London Waste to dispose of cement bonded asbestos, which will enable you to dispose of the waste at the household waste and recycling centre in Abbey Road.

The City of London operates a Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Service (HHWCDS). This allows residents of London whose local authority does not provide an asbestos removal service to arrange for a collection. However, this asbestos removal service does not include a dismantle or wrapping service for the waste. This must be done by you or a licensed professional which can be extremely dangerous if not done properly.

At Wayst we provide a complete removal service of asbestos from residential properties, commercial buildings and construction sites. We aim to provide a safe and smooth service for all our clients, which is why we ensure that our asbestos waste partners follow all the recommended health and safety procedures when collecting asbestos from your property.

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Question 2

How dangerous is asbestos?

Accepted Answer

Annually, Twickenham produces over 83,000 tonnes of hazardous waste, a small percentage of this is asbestos. Asbestos is not usually harmful when it is within the structure of a building. However, if it is disturbed it can be deadly.

Asbestos is a natural product that consists of needle-shaped fibres. There are six types of asbestos that have been put into two sub-groups; serpentine and amphiboles. Serpentine asbestos, also known as white asbestos, was the most commonly used and is much less hazardous than amphibole asbestos.

Asbestos was banned in 1999 across the UK. This prohibits the importation, supply and use of all types of asbestos due to the health issues exposure to the fibre caused. Before it was banned it was used in cement sheets, plumbing insulation and electrical insulation.

It is hazardous waste, therefore it must be stored, handled and disposed of carefully and safely. If asbestos is cut, sanded or broken it can release fibres which can be inhaled by people near to the product. Inhalation of asbestos into your lungs can be fatal as it is very hard for your body to fight it off, which can cause serious lung diseases.

For people who already suffer from breathing difficulties like asthma, you are likely to be more susceptible to the negative effects of asbestos.

Question 3

How to test for asbestos

Accepted Answer

We recommend that you do not try to test for asbestos yourself. At Wayst, we can offer expert advice and work with specialist asbestos surveyors who can check whether a substance in your home is asbestos or not. A sample of the material can be sent to a secure site where it will be properly tested to determine what the material is.

Question 4

How asbestos is removed

Accepted Answer

To reduce the risk of exposure to harmful asbestos fibres, the hazardous waste must be removed and disposed of properly. There are various methods that could be used to remove asbestos, which will ultimately depend on where within the building it is and how severe the risks are.

The recommended method of removing asbestos from your property is hiring a licensed waste carrier who is trained in the intricacies of asbestos removal to collect and dispose of it. Companies who are licensed to deal with this waste know how to handle it correctly and are aware of the health and safety guidelines provided for asbestos removal.

It is important to note that asbestos can not be disposed of in any waste disposal centre, they can only be disposed of in landfill sites that permit this form of hazardous waste.

At Wayst, we ensure we only work with partners we know have full asbestos safety training, so we do not put you or our employees at risk of exposing themselves to harmful fibres. We follow all environmental and health and safety regulations, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations put in place from 2012.

Unlike your local authority, if requested we will arrange a safe removal of the asbestos from either inside or outside the property. We can also provide a service to wrap the asbestos appropriately before disposal to reduce exposure to the product.

Question 5

Asbestos removal regulations

Accepted Answer

According to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, you have a ‘duty to manage’ any asbestos in your property if you are responsible for the maintenance of non domestic premises. It is your responsibility to ensure you protect anyone who uses or works in your building from the risks of asbestos where possible.

Everybody who is likely to be exposed to asbestos fibres at work, like construction workers, must receive appropriate training before handling asbestos and from 2015 it was made mandatory that all workers doing non-licensed work with asbestos are under health surveillance by a doctor.

Question 6

What you need to know about Twickenham

Accepted Answer

Twickenham is a west London suburb in the London borough of Richmond Upon Thames, situated along the River between Strawberry Hill and St Margarets train station in London travel zone 5, with trains between Twickenham and Waterloo taking just under half an hour. It is well known as the home of English Rugby and with its 82,000 seater stadium it is the centre for several major sporting events throughout the year. Other attractions in Twickenham include the Exchange theatre and Twickenham museum run by a team of volunteers. Situated by the river and with great local shopping areas, schools and a range of housing options, Twickenham is a popular location with families moving to the area, many of whom commute into central London. There are also several corporate offices and business headquarters in the immediate area that provide local employment opportunities for those residing in Twickenham and the surrounding area.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Residents in Twickenham have a variety of options when it comes to booking waste clearance services in the area. There are more than 10 independent rubbish removal companies operating in Twickenham, not including all the waste management companies outside the immediate area that cover all of Richmond Upon Thames. If it is possible to book a service closer to home it saves time and fuel emissions, however residents who require a man and van services such as furniture recycling, sofa removal and general junk clearance should have no problem finding a licensed waste carrier nearby, and residents can check their chosen provider on the environment.data.gov.uk website’s public register of licensed waste carriers, defined as anyone who transports, buys, sells, or disposes of waste.

Question 8

Where are the nearest recycling centres in Twickenham

Accepted Answer

The closest designated reuse and recycling centre available for residents in Twickenham is the Townmead Road centre in TW9. Residents from other West London Waste Authority boroughs are also permitted to use this civic amenity site, however, those living in Richmond have the best access to the Townmead Road site, and the range of services provided there. They accept almost all kinds of materials that are difficult to dispose of such as oil, paint hardcore and timber completely free of charge. They also accept mattresses, white goods, electrical equipment, car batteries and even fire extinguishers. Commercial industrial and trade waste are also accepted at the Townmead Road facility charged at £205 per tonne with a minimum charge of £41, and £115 per tonne of green waste, scrap metal, paper and card with a minimum charge of £22.

Question 9

What rubbish collection services are available in Twickenham?

Accepted Answer

Residents in Twickenham are offered free comprehensive services for rubbish removal by the local council and special collections services. Bulky items collection can be booked via the website and costs £62 for 5 items, £20 per collection for retirees and free for those in receipt of benefits. Fridges and freezers are also subject to collection by the council however they are priced separately and only 1 item is allowed to be collected per visit. Those paying full price for bulky items or fridge freezer collections can make unlimited bookings, whereas concessionary or free colectionsare limited and residents are advised to check the council website for details.

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Question 10

How is the local authority in Twickenham handling your waste?

Accepted Answer

Cardboard and paper collected products from blue bins are transported to the councils depot in Craneford Way, and then to Newport paper mills where they are reprocessed into recycled paper products. Richmond Upon Thames council works with a private contractor to transport other dry recycling collected from black boxes in bulk loads to a sorting plant in Mansfield. At this stage any residual waste contaminants that might be present are removed and sent to an energy recovery facility. Another sorting plant in Leeds separates different types of plastics into PET bottles, pots, tubs and trays. Bulk loads of plastic, glass aluminium and steel are then marketed and sold on to companies who will transform the materials into end products, or sell them onto other companies where they are not able to remanufacture them. All the end markets for recyclables are within the EU with the exception of some steel which is sold and recycled internationally.

Food waste material which is collected from Green boxes in Twickenham is delivered to the West London Waste Authority (WLWA) in Hounslow who delivers the material to the anaerobic waste facility in Mitcham, where it is treated to produce gas which is fed into the national grid, and biofertilizer for crops and farmland. Similarly, general rubbish is used to generate electricity, and garden waste is used to enrich the soil by being composted.

Twickenham Council's Waste Management Performance:

· Overall annual spend on waste management £54,383,813
· Per person spend £56
· Landfill rate 50.14%
· Reuse and recycling rate 49.86%

Question 11

What are the plans for a greener future in Twickenham?

Accepted Answer

The West London Waste Authority provides plenty of helpful tips and information on their website for residents in Twickenham and Richmond Upon Thames on reducing waste and taking part in community reuse and recycle schemes on the WLWA website. One such initiative that individuals and families can do at home is to start to change their everyday habits around accumulating waste in the first place. This can be achieved by small incremental actions that add up to have a big impact on the amount of waste that individual households produce and will significantly reduce the overall amount of waste that needs to be collected. There are several ways in which residents can start to reduce the amount of rubbish generated on a daily basis by bringing less waste into the home through making better buying choices, repairing items and planning meals in advance to reduce food waste, which can cause harm to the environment if it ends up in landfill. Residents can also access community reuse and recycling schemes via the local authority website such as Richmond Freegle, the Richmond furniture recycling scheme,and the TRAID clothing collections scheme.

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