Asbestos/Bonfire FAQ's

Questions

 

How can I dispose of asbestos e.g. garage roof?

Please note that asbestos should always be handled with caution and the following advice is given:-

  • If it's in good condition, the best option may be to leave it in place.
  • Surfaces may be sealed by painting with an oil-based paint or dilute (1:10) UPV glue.
  • Do not do anything that may break up the surface e.g. do not scrape or brush off lichen or moss. Do not break up the panel. Wet surfaces thoroughly and dismantle with care.

You can either take it yourself to a licensed site, by prior arrangement with the site operator at:-

Contact Details
Sites Telephone
Aspect Contracts, Canvey 01268 534477
Onyx, Basildon 01268 523387
Ahern, Basildon 01268 533535

Or you can get a licensed waste contractor to collect it. A list of these can be found in the Yellow Pages under asbestos. Either way there will be a cost involved.

 

Does the Council collect asbestos?

No, but Essex County Council can collect a small amount up to 40kg free of charge. To arrange for this please use the following link Disposing of asbestos (loveessex.org)  . Please note that asbestos should always be handled with caution and the following advice is given:-

  • If it's in good condition, the best option may be to leave it in place.
  • Surfaces may be sealed by painting with an oil based paint of dilute (1:10) UPV glue.
  • Do not do anything that may break up the surface e.g. do not scrape or brush off lichen or moss. Do not break up the panel. Wet surfaces thoroughly and dismantle with care.

Any amount in excess of this is regarded as construction waste for which you must make your own arrangements for its proper disposal. You can either take it yourself to a licensed site, by prior arrangement with the site operator at:-

Contact Details

Sites

Telephone
Aspect Contracts, Canvey 01268 681177
Onyx, Basildon 01268 523387
Ahern, Basildon 01268 533535

Or you can get a licensed waste contractor to collect it. A list of these can be found in the Yellow Pages under asbestos. Either way there will be a cost involved.

 

Someone has lit a bonfire and the smoke is affecting me/my property. Can anything be done to stop this?

This may not be possible as it is not illegal for someone to have a bonfire and an Environmental Health Officer would have to determine if the smoke is causing a Statutory Nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Further information on Bonfires. Alternatively please email us (including your name and address) at environmentalhealth@castlepoint.gov.uk, or telephone us on 01268 882200 or write to / visit the Environmental Health Services at the Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 1TF.