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Hazardous, clinical and electrical waste

Find out how to safely and legally get rid of waste that can be harmful. Book a hazardous waste collection.

Asbestos and chemicals

The City of London runs a household hazardous waste collection and disposal service for residents on behalf of Southwark Council. 

It will collect a small amount of asbestos cement or chemicals from your home. 

They must be packaged ready for collection. 

You’re allowed 1 free asbestos collection a year from your home address. This can be up to 15 square metres of individually wrapped pieces. This is the equivalent to 7 builders' rubble bags full of asbestos.

You're also entitled to 3 chemical waste collections a year.

Book a hazardous waste collection

You can also hire a private contractor to remove asbestos. 

Find one from the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA).