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The disposal of waste asbestos, whether from a workplace or household, is controlled by EPA under the Environmental Protection Act 1970 and the Environmental Protection (Prescribed Waste) Regulations 1998. In addition, the EPA controls the transportation of waste asbestos when undertaken by a commercial contractor.

By law you are required to dispose of asbestos products at a waste treatment centre that is licensed to accept waste asbestos. For further information, please read The Transport & Disposal of Waste Asbestos.

DO NOT  DISPOSE OF ASBESTOS PRODUCTS AT YOUR LOCAL WASTE & RECYCLING TIP!

DO NOT DUMP ASBESTOS PRODUCTS!

DO NOT PLACE ASBESTOS PRODUCTS IN YOUR HARD RUBBISH COLLECTION!

The dumping of asbestos on public or private land is a breach of the Health Act 1958 and the Environmental Protection Act 1970. If you have concerns about someone dumping asbestos products please contact your local council and the EPA.