Posted By paul debney i am looking to remove my asbestos roof that covers my garage at home. what are the legal procedures that i have to abide by? the roof is asbestos cement. can i do the work myself or would i need a licensed contractor because asbestos cement is not covered by the licensing regulations. i know i will have to treat the asbestos as special waste.

Posted By Robert K Lewis Talk to your Local authority about their arrangements for disposal by council tax payers. The Landfill sites able to accept this material now are reduced in number since the EC directive has been implemented. It has to go to a licenced Monocell site and not be mixed with any biodegradeable materials otherwise they cannot accept it. It is classed as Non-reactive hazardous waste. If you do mix it with active wastes then I am afraid only tips licenced for Hazardous wastes can receive it and you will find the proverbial rocking horse manure easier to locate. As far as removal is concerned you are not controlled by any of the legislation, just be a good neighbour! Bob

Posted By Paul Oliver and apparently farmers love the stuff????? having lots of sheds and barns etc, etc.