Safe Asbestos Disposal: Guidelines & Regulations

Asbestos is hazardous and must be disposed of properly to protect health and environment. Disposal method depends on amount and condition:

Small Amounts (<100 sq ft)

• Double-bag in plastic, label "Asbestos."
• Dispose at landfill licensed for asbestos.

Large Amounts (>100 sq ft)

• Must be removed by licensed asbestos abatement contractor.
• Contractor seals material in airtight containers, transports to licensed landfill.

Damaged/Friable Asbestos

• Dispose immediately—friable asbestos releases fibers easily, posing severe inhalation hazard.

General Precautions

• If unsure whether material contains asbestos, assume it does; contact licensed contractor for testing/removal.
• Don't disturb asbestos unless licensed.
• If disturbance unavoidable, wet material first to minimize fiber release.
• Wear PPE: respirator, gloves, eye protection.
• Use sealed, labeled containers; transport to licensed landfill.
• Follow landfill instructions.

Proper precautions enable safe asbestos disposal.