Asbestos

Asbestos-containing materials pose a health risk to humans exposed to airborne asbestos particles.

There are two basic classifications of asbestos that determine handling requirements: non-friable and friable.

Any asbestos-containing packing, gaskets, resilient floor tile, asphalt roofing, exterior siding, vehicle brake shoes, and clutch pads.

Materials such as pipe insulation, ceiling and wall insulation, sprayed-on fireproofing, thermal pipe insulation and boiler coverings, ceiling tiles, and damaged material that was originally non-friable.
Disposal of friable asbestos: Consult with the Commission’s special waste staff. Friable asbestos must meet special handling and transportation requirements and requires Commission approval for disposal.

Before the Commission may dispose of asbestos-containing material:

An Asbestos Disposal Form must be completed by the customer and emailed to specialwaste@wastecom.com.
Request approved by the Commission’s special waste staff. Analytical testing is required for pre-approval.
Delivery must be approved and scheduled. (Note: Weather conditions may impact delivery.)
Asbestos loads must be delivered prior to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays only.
Asbestos-containing material must be doubled-bagged in 6 mil bags with label that identifies, “asbestos-containing material”. The material must be packaged in a manner that eliminates hazardous dust exposure. Bags can be purchased from the Landfill scale for $2.50 each or from another vendor.
Friable asbestos must be placed in drums in addition to being bagged in 6 mil bags as described above.
Please speak with the Commission’s special waste staff about appropriate packaging requirements before delivery.

For questions about special waste disposal or to submit an Asbestos Disposal Form, e-mail specialwaste@wastecom.com or call (563) 381-1300.