Building Materials

N.B Only small amounts of residential building-type waste is accepted free of charge at household waste recycling centres, large amounts from home refurbishment is chargeable.

Commercial waste is not accepted. Please call Island Waste on 821234 for details.

Asbestos is a hazardous substance with serious health implications. We can not collect asbestos. If you have asbestos to dispose of please call the Isle of Wight Council on 01983 823777.

N.B. A charge may be made.

If you have plasterboard to dispose of please call Island Waste on 01983 821234. Plasterboard can no longer be disposed of to landfill as when gypsum is mixed with biodegradable waste, it can produce hydrogen sulphide gas in landfill which is both toxic and odorous.

The plasterboard must be free from all other materials including tiles, artex, wallpaper, wood etc.

A charge is made based on the weight of the waste disposed of. Payment is by card or cheque only.

Unwanted building material should not be placed with your general household rubbish.

Materials such as roof tiles and bricks can be reused. If you cannot reuse them yourself contact a second hand building merchant or reclamation yard, look in the phone book for details.

Island Waste Services can not collect or remove building materials or rubble, for large amounts contact a registered waste contractor from the phone book.

Small amounts of building materials or rubble from a residential property can be taken to one of the household waste recycling centres; please call the Council on 823777 for advice.

N.B Commercial waste is not accepted at the household waste recycling centres.

Unwanted wood / timber should not be placed with your general household rubbish.

Try to reuse it in DIY projects yourself or through friends/neighbours. There are several companies on the Island that build with reclaimed wood and may make use of your leftovers – look in the phone book.

If it cannot be reused, it can be taken to one of the household waste recycling centres.