Asbestos

Asbestos is the greatest single cause of work-related deaths. 

Asbestos-related diseases (mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer) are thought to kill up to 3,000 people each year, with these figures expected to rise. 

Find out more from the Health and Safety Executive about asbestos, how to identify it, and how to safely remove it. 

Related information 

• HSE - Asbestos Essentials 
• Asbestos in the home 
• Asbestos Health and Safety 
• Asbestos frequently asked questions

How to find a licensed contractor to remove asbestos 

You can find a list of contractors that are licensed to work with asbestos on the  Health and Safety Executive website.

Common locations where asbestos is found in the home include: 

• on garage or shed roofs 
• on shed and garage wall panels 
• on drain pipes 
• on insulation board soffit, infill panels and partitions 
• on the side of bath panels  
• However, there may be other areas too in your home. 

Normally asbestos will not be a problem if it is in good condition. If it is damaged, broken, drilled, cut or sanded, small fibres can be released which can give rise to long term health problems.  

If in doubt leave well alone and seek expert help and advice. A number of licensed asbestos contractors can be found online.

To find out what can be disposed of at the local recycling centres please view Asbestos - Staffordshire County Council

The following Recycling Centres can currently be used for this: 

• Bilbrook Recycling Centre
  Pendeford Mill Lane, Codsall, WV8 1JJ 
• Wombourne Recycling Centre
  Botterham Lane Cannock, Wombourne, DY3 4RA 

For further information contact Staffordshire County Council: 

Tel: 0300 111 8000  
Email: recycling@staffordshire.gov.uk