Disposing of Hazardous Substances
The combining of different types of dangerous waste, such as asbestos with non hazardous material is illegal.
The act of discarding hazardous waste with non-hazardous waste at the same landfill site was banned in July, 2004. The Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) came into effect on 16 July 2005, which requires waste producers to ensure their waste is compliant.
Did You Know?
A large amount of waste asbestos in Reigate is corrugated roofing. According to The Land Registry, more than half (55%) of all industrial & commercial properties in the UK contain a white asbestos cement roof with fibre content between 10-15%
Reigate Asbestos Removal
Dedicated Asbestos Specialists
With over 25 years experience, we securely and safely collect all types of toxic materials for customers in Reigate:
- Corrugated Garage Roofs
- Cement Roofing Shingles
- Guttering, Fascias & Soffits
- Millboard
- Rollboard Insulation
- Suspended Ceiling Tiles
- Floor Tiles
- Artex Textured Ceilings & Walls
- Acoustic & Decorative Ceiling Plasters
- Cement Pipes
- Heating & Ventilation Duct Insulation
Waste Consignment Note
We supply a ‘Waste Consignment Note’ issued on completion of work, plus documented copies are kept on file for three years in full conformity with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, waste consignment notes should be completed either by the producer or the carrier with detailed information relating to key data, including:
- Quantity in Kilograms
- Chemical & Biological Components of Waste with Concentrations
- Physical Form
- Hazard Code(s)
- Container Type, Number & Size
- Proper Shipping Name
- Any Special Handling Requirements
What is Asbestos?
Primarily used as a building material during the last century, asbestos is a fibrous mineral which is now known to be tremendously hazardous to health.
Due to its common strength, as well as heat resistant capabilities, it understandably made for a suitable building material if it were not so terrible for one’s health.
Composed of several minerals, asbestos belongs to the serpentine and amphibole families of rock minerals.
Whilst different forms of asbestos have varying degrees of danger, all asbestos is considered hazardous to health.
Anyone exposed to asbestos fibres is at serious risk of developing numerous forms of cancer.
Why Is Asbestos Hazardous?
Asbestos becomes hazardous when the fibres are damaged or interrupted, and are released into the atmosphere.
If those fibres are inhaled, it can lead to a range of diseases, of which most are futile to treat and can become fatal.
These include:
- lung cancer
- ovarian cancer
- malignant mesothelioma
- laryngeal cancer
- asbestosis
- pleural thickening
Many top health agencies classify every category of asbestos as being carcinogenic.
Some of these examinations attempted to classify toxicity levels in asbestos, and concluded that Chrysolite, the serpentine asbestos category, is by far the poorest in terms of danger to health.
Types of Asbestos
There are six types of asbestos, which come under either the amphibole or serpentine mineral categories, which are:
- Chrysotile (White Asbestos)
- Amosite (Brown Asbestos)
- Anthophyllite
- Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos)
- Actinolite
- Tremolite
Chrysolite is the only kind to come under the serpentine group, which incidentally is the most deadly.
Its form is typically formed of curly fibres and sheet crystals.
The remaining five come under the Amphibole group which have different fibres, frequently described as needle-shaped.
Although not as toxic as serpentine-based asbestos, they are still regarded as being highly dangerous.
Asbestos Removal All Across the South & East of England
Essex
- Aveley
- Basildon
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- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Canvey Island
- Chadwell St Mary
- Chelmsford
- Chigwell
- Clacton-on-Sea
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East & West Sussex
- Bexhill-on-Sea
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- Brighton
- Burgess Hill
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- Worthing
Our Fleet Also Covers Every London Borough & parts of Norfolk
Contact us for all your asbestos removal needs, wherever you're based in London or the home counties.
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We have the capability to provide a high quality and efficient service, to locate and identify any suspect hazardous materials. Our service is fast and efficient, backed up by extremely competitive rates. So speak to KD Asbestos first!