What should we do with asbestos?

A listener asked how to dispose of asbestos safely. Asbestos should never be put in your household bin and is best taken to a household recycling centre that accepts it, after checking with your local council. If you ever need to handle small amounts, take great care by wearing appropriate protection and double-bagging it. 

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 98 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 11th June 2026.

While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong.

These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

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