Asbestos disposal in Manchester
Here's how Manchester residents can dispose of asbestos from their own home, checked against Manchester City Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 29 October 2026.
- Only cement-bonded asbestos from your own home is taken. The council says no other type is accepted
- Four sites take it, including Longley Lane. It goes to the weighbridge, not the normal bays
- You must wear full protective gear or you will be turned away
- Asbestos from tradespeople is not accepted at any site
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What is taken
Recycle for Greater Manchester takes cement-bonded asbestos only, such as asbestos cement sheets, and only when it comes from your own home. It says no other type is accepted. Check the HSE website before you handle or remove it. The bulky collection also leaves out asbestos. See the council bulky collection.
The four sites
| Site | Opening times for asbestos |
|---|---|
| Longley Lane, Sharston | Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday 7am to 1pm, closed Sunday. Bank holidays 7am to 5pm |
| Cobden Street, Salford | Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm, Saturday 7am to 1pm, closed Sunday and bank holidays |
| Arkwright Street, Oldham | Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am to 5pm. Bank holidays 7am to 6pm |
| Bredbury Parkway, Bredbury | Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am to 5pm. Bank holidays 7am to 6pm |
All four are closed on 25 December, 26 December and 1 January. At Longley Lane these asbestos hours differ from the tip's usual 8am to 6pm, so plan around the times in the table. The page doesn't give a price, a limit or a booking process, so ask the site before you go.
What you must wear
- A hard hat
- Safety glasses
- A high-visibility jacket or vest
- Safety gloves
- Steel-capped boots or shoes
The council says that without the correct protective gear you can't dispose of your waste. Bring proof of address for the property the waste came from, such as a council tax bill, an annual water bill or a gas, electric or landline bill. Mobile phone bills aren't accepted.
Packing it
Wrap it twice in heavy-duty plastic. Household rubble sacks are fine, as long as the cement-bonded asbestos is double wrapped and sealed inside. Use the entrance for council and high-sided vehicles.
If a contractor removed it
The council says it doesn't accept asbestos from tradespeople at any of its facilities, because that is business waste. The contractor has to dispose of it under HSE guidance. If you are a landlord, see landlord waste in Manchester.
If it has been dumped
Asbestos fly-tipped on council or open land should be reported to the council as dumped rubbish that is an immediate and serious threat to safety. Don't touch it. See fly-tipping in Manchester.
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