Asbestos disposal

Accepted at Surf Beach and Brou Waste Management Facilities.

  • Asbestos waste must be wet down, wrapped in thick plastic (or double wrapped in plastic) and taped down.
  • Bookings are essential, contact our waste management facilities to arrange a time to dispose of asbestos waste.
  • At the landfill, unload the asbestos in a manner that does not tear the plastic to avoid dust and fibres escaping.
  • Visit our public health page on asbestos for more information.

Removing friable or loose asbestos

  • Friable or loose asbestos can only be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist with a friable asbestos licence.
  • Refer to SafeWork NSW's website for a list of available licensed holders.

To protect yours and your family's health, and to avoid costly fines or clean-up costs, you must follow the legal and safety requirements for managing asbestos.

Before commencing any home maintenance work or renovation, visit the Asbestos Awareness website for important information and guidance.

Removing bonded asbestos

  • If you use appropriate safety precautions, you are permitted to remove a maximum of 10m2 of bonded asbestos from your home in New South Wales.
  • If removing more than 10m2, you must hire a qualified asbestos removalist or obtain a SafeWork NSW bonded asbestos removal licence.

Handling and disposing of removed bonded asbestos

Asbestos is classified as a hazardous material. There are strict guidelines about how it should be packaged and transported and where it can be disposed of.

Once bonded asbestos products have been safely removed and to minimise the release of dust and fibres, you should:

  • wet the asbestos waste and keep it damp to prevent dust. Don't use too much water and ensure water does not run off into drains
  • wrap the asbestos in thick plastic (or double wrap in plastic), secure with tape and clearly label as asbestos.

Asbestos waste can only be disposed of at landfills licensed to accept such waste. In the Eurobodalla, asbestos waste can only be disposed of at Brou and Surf Beach waste management facilities. Please contact Brou or Surf Beach landfill to arrange a time to dispose of the asbestos - at least 24 hours' notice must be given to the landfill prior to disposal.

At the landfill, please unload the asbestos in a manner that does not tear the plastic to avoid dust and fibres escaping.

Find out more

If you need more information, please contact our Public and Environmental Health Team: