Changes to asbestos disposal at Henderson
Navigating through the process of asbestos removal and disposal can be challenging. This guide will assist you to understand and follow the essential steps.
Planning to renovate your property? It’s very important to identify any asbestos-containing materials before starting any work.
We strongly advise hiring a professional service to identify and remove the asbestos. Find a licensed asbestos removalist.
Important note: If you choose to do the work yourself, you are only authorised to remove up to 10 square meters of asbestos.
Every person involved in the handling and disposing of asbestos must comply with the Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992.
Where can asbestos be found?
The below table provides a list of ACM products but not limited to:
| Loocation |
Materials |
| Bathroom, toilet and laundry |
- Asbestos cement sheeting used in walls, ceilings and floors
- Hot water pipes
- Lagging on hot water pipes
|
| Living areas |
- Door seal insulation in wood heaters
- Asbestos cement sheeting beneath heater hearths
|
| Kitchen |
- Vinyl floor tiles
- Backing to vinyl flooring
- Hot water pipes Ironing board covers
- Heatproof mats
|
| Exterior |
- Flat, patterned and corrugated wall and roof sheeting, Imitation brick cladding
- Lining under eaves
|
| Backyard |
- Fences
- Garden sheds
- Dog kennels
- Garages
- Carports
- Electrical meter boards
|
Asbestos can be taken to the Henderson Waste Recovery Park.
To prepare asbestos for disposal, make sure that it is:
- Firmly wrapped and sealed in heavy-duty builder’s plastic
- Arranged in manageable bundles
- Placed on top of your load for inspection prior to entry
- Delivered to the disposal site before 4pm.
To find out about opening hours, contact details, disposal fees and trailer passes, visit the
Henderson Waste Recovery Park page.
Businesses contracted to remove greater than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos or any friable asbestos need to hold an Asbestos Removal Licence. Please visit the
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website for information on businesses removing asbestos with and without a licence. See also:
Asbestos: FAQs.
For more information on asbestos identification, self-protection from exposure, and relevant laws on asbestos management removal, please refer to the Asbestos Safety for Householders and Home Renovators Guide.
For additional resources refer to the following: