Apply for an asbestos waste permit

You will need a waste permit to dispose of asbestos at a household recycling centre.

When removing the asbestos keep it damp. Do not saw it, cut it, break it or rub it in. Asbestos sheeting must be wrapped in accordance with HSE guidelines.

Double wrap it in 1000 gauge polythene (which can be purchased from any builders' merchants') and tape it up securely.

We will only accept asbestos where:

• it is bonded
• all wood, glass, plastic and metal has been removed
• it is double bagged and wrapped

It should be equivalent to either:

• 4 sheets (2.4m x 0.9m)
• 3 normal bin bags worth

We only accept asbestos at these recycling centres:

• Amersham
• Aston Clinton
• Aylesbury
• Beaconsfield
• Langley
• High Wycombe

There are some rules for waste permit holders:

• site staff can refuse entry to residents who need a permit but do not have one
• all waste brought to the site must be from the permit holder's home
• the householder who applied for the permit must be there when the waste is brought to the recycling centre
• once the time limit has run out on your permit, you must renew before you visit again
• no business waste allowed to disposed of using a permit

Business customers can visit the business waste pages for more information.

An asbestos waste permit lasts for 1 year and you are allowed 3 uses. The permit is free to apply for.

You will need to register for an account to apply.

Our online form changed in September 2025.

If you had an account before September 16 2025, to get started you will need to create a new customer account.

You can also renew your permit using the link below.

After you've applied for your permit:

• we will send your e-permit via email with a QR code
• you will need to present the QR code to site staff (either in electronic or paper format) before you can dispose of any waste