Asbestos disposal in Oldham
Where Oldham residents can take household asbestos, checked against Oldham Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 2 November 2026.
- Arkwright Street in Oldham is one of four Greater Manchester asbestos weighbridges
- Cement-bonded asbestos from your own home only
- Asbestos hours: weekdays 7am to 6pm, weekends 7am to 5pm
- No protective gear, no entry
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Where to take it
The Arkwright Street tip is the only Oldham site for asbestos, at its weighbridge rather than the household bays. Recycle for Greater Manchester takes cement-bonded asbestos only, from your own home. Hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am to 5pm, and bank holidays 7am to 6pm. It is closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
What to wear and bring
You will need a hard hat, safety glasses, a hi-vis vest or jacket, gloves and steel-capped boots or shoes. Bring a recent council tax, annual water, gas, electric or landline bill for the address. Mobile phone bills are not accepted.
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Wrap it twice in heavy duty plastic and seal it. Rubble sacks are allowed if the asbestos is double wrapped and sealed inside.
If a contractor removed it
Asbestos from tradespeople is not accepted at any Greater Manchester facility. If you are unsure what a sheet or panel is made of, leave it alone and get advice.
Asbestos sheets or a garage roof?
A licensed Oldham company can advise on safe removal.
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