Asbestos is a heat resistant mineral that for many years was used in construction and building materials.
It is now known that if it is disturbed it is a health and safety hazard. Inhaling asbestos fibres can lead to serious lung conditions, including cancer and asbestosis.
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- fly-tipping – rubbish that has been dumped without permission
- dust – such as from a building or demolition site