Bonded asbestos is not accepted at any other recycling\u00a0centre.<\/p>\n
The recycling centres listed above will accept a maximum of 10 sheets\/bags. <\/strong>If you have a greater quantity, other options include contacting a commercial waste company who deal with asbestos disposal.<\/p>\n For the avoidance of doubt; all artificial\/man-made slates, cement boards, Artex, vermiculite\/vermiculite products, and any item which the site staff deem to contain asbestos will be treated as asbestos (regardless of any analysis or certificates that may have been obtained to state the material is asbestos free) and restrictions\/charges will apply.<\/p>\n For further information on asbestos removal please visit the following websites, here you will also be able to find licenced removal companies in Devon.<\/p>\n If your night storage heaters was likely installed before 1974, there is a possibility that they may contain asbestos insulation.<\/p>\n Before taking your night storage heater(s) to the recycling centre, you need to check whether it contains asbestos. This can be done by researching the product on the internet. A list is available online here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Typically, night storage heaters containing asbestos look like the following:<\/p>\n Night storage heaters which are likely to contain asbestos will only be accepted at recycling centres which accept asbestos. These night storage heaters must be double wrapped in tough plastic and sealed (including any frames and internal components).<\/p>\n Please do not dismantle the heater if you think asbestos may be present.<\/p>\n If it contains asbestos, please advise a member of staff at the recycling centre so it can be segregated.<\/p>\n Night storage heaters are classified as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and are accepted free of charge.<\/p>\n If your storage heater is newer than 1974 <\/strong><\/p>\n Night storage heaters installed after 1974, are unlikely to contain asbestos insulation.<\/p>\n These units can be placed into the other electrical appliances container at any of Devon County Council\u2019s Recycling Centres.<\/p>\n Night storage heaters are classified as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and are accepted free of charge.<\/p>\n Should the site staff suspect that your night storage heater is likely to contain asbestos, you will need to comply with the above procedures. The site manager\u2019s decision is final.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n The following types of asbestos are acceptable:<\/p>\n Any other types of asbestos will not<\/strong> be accepted.<\/p>\n We can accept asbestos sheets measuring up to 3m (10ft) in length and 1.5m(4.5ft) in width. We will not accept asbestos sheets where any dimension is larger than this.<\/p>\n Asbestos must be double wrapped in tough\/thick plastic and completely sealed with duct tape (woven plastic material will not be acceptable for this purpose). Sheets must be wrapped individually.<\/p>\n Alternatively, we can accept asbestos double bagged (defined as a small, plastic sand\/aggregate bag from standard DIY stores that can be safely lifted by one person) and sealed with duct tape.<\/p>\n We cannot guarantee acceptance of large asbestos sheets due to limited container space. Please ring 0345 1551010 to check availability. The recycling centres listed above will accept a maximum of 10 sheets\/bags.<\/strong><\/p>\n Any waste created by a tradesperson\/business at your home will not be accepted at our\u00a0recycling centres. If you pay for work to be carried out on your home, it is the responsibility of the tradesperson you have employed to dispose\u00a0of any waste and the cost of this should be\u00a0agreed and quoted for before work begins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Site staff are not permitted to assist with loading asbestos into the skip. Please note that vehicle restrictions<\/a> are now in place at recycling centres.<\/p>\n If you would like health and safety advice when dealing with asbestos, see Health and Safety Executive<\/a> website for advice on handling asbestos safely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Charges apply to the disposal of asbestos. See Chargeable waste<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n Please note that this service is provided for Devon County Council residents only. Asbestos is not classified as household waste and as such Devon County Council is not obliged to accept any asbestos for disposal.<\/p>\n We reserve\u00a0the right to restrict or withdraw this service at any time.<\/p>\n If you have any asbestos that does not meet the above criteria, it must be collected by a suitably authorised waste contractor or delivered directly to a suitably authorised private facility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bonded asbestos can be brought to the following recycling centres in Devon: Bideford Exeter, Pinbrook Road\/Exton Road Honiton, Sutton Barton Kingsbridge, Torr Quarry Newton Abbot, Brunel Road Okehampton Tavistock, Crowndale Tiverton, Ashley Torrington, Deep Moor Bonded asbestos is not accepted … Continue reading \n
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