Disposal of Asbestos

Disposal of asbestos

Asbestos is a regulated waste prescribed by Schedule 9 of the Environmental Protection Regulation 2019 and disposal must be managed in accordance with the regulation and the Public Health Regulation 2018.

  • Asbestos must never be put in your household domestic garbage or recycling waste bins.
  • Asbestos can only be disposed of at Lakes Creek Road Landfill.
When to Dispose Asbestos at Lakes Creek Landfill
  • Asbestos waste of up to 175kg is acceptable at the landfill during opening hours without prior booking.
  • If disposing more than 175kg of asbestos waste, you must Contact Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility at least 48 hours to organise an appointment time to dispose of the asbestos.
Compliance requirement 

In accordance with State Government regulation

Non-commercial customers (domestic) must provide:

  • An Environmental Authority for transporting 175kg or more.
  • A Waste Tracking Certificate if 250kg or more.

Commercial customers must provide:

  • An Environmental Authority for transporting 175kg or more.
  • Waste Tracking Certificate for ANY quantity.
Preparing Asbestos for Disposal
  • Wet down, double bag in plastic with a minimum of 0.2mm thick polyethylene sheets or bags and securely seal each bag with adhesive tape (each bag should be less than 1200mm long and 900mm wide).
  • Double wrap each layer with 0.2mm plastic and securely seal with adhesive tape. There are no maximum dimensions for wrapped packages.
  • Ensure that each bag or package:
  • Is clearly labelled as containing asbestos and contain a warning that damage to the packing and dust inhalation should be avoided. (e.g CAUTION ASBESTOS, DO NOT DAMAGE OR OPEN BAG, DO NOT INHAL DUST, CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD)
  • Is not broken open during transport or when being offloaded at the waste facility for disposal
  • Is repackaged immediately if rupturing occurs. Damaged material used as wrapping is not to be removed at any time and is to be disposed of with the asbestos.
  • No assistance is provided to aid with unloading material from vehicles.
Disposal Cost
  • Disposal of asbestos will incur appropriate cost as per Council's current fees and charges.
  • Additional cost will be incurred for asbestos containing waste that is not wrapped, declared, sorted or not meeting transportation and disposal requirements.
  • If mixed with other waste, the entire load will be charged at the rate for asbestos.
Additional Information

For additional information on disposal of asbestos waste at Council, please contact the customer service on 07 4932 9000 or Email: RRWR@rrc.qld.gov.au

 

 

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