Asbestos Disposal in Adelaide
Clear scope and one fixed written price before work starts.
SafeWork SA licensed. We'll be in touch within 30 minutes.
The short answer
Household asbestos must go to an appropriate licensed facility,
wrapped in 200 micron plastic, double layers for sheets,
taped airtight and labelled. Never in household bins or council hard rubbish.
When we remove it, we take it in ourselves and give you the paperwork.
Disposal is quoted on site.
About asbestos disposal in Adelaide
EPA South Australia sets the rules for getting asbestos waste off your
property legally. The main ones: wrap it properly, label it,
and take it only to a facility licensed to accept it.
Facilities set their own fees and opening rules,
so always call first if you are taking a load yourself.
If you find dumped asbestos, report it to the EPA on (08) 8204 2004,
or 1800 623 445 from the country.
How we do disposal work
- 1
Wrap
200 micron plastic, double layers for sheets.
- 2
Seal and label
Taped airtight and clearly labelled.
- 3
Transport
Carried to an appropriate licensed facility.
- 4
Paperwork
You keep the disposal records with your clearance.
The asbestos rules in South Australia
Where the waste goes
Household asbestos must go to an appropriate licensed facility,
wrapped in 200 micron plastic, double layers for sheets,
taped airtight and labelled. Never in household bins or council hard rubbish.
The 10 m² line
A contractor without a licence can only remove 10 m² or less of bonded
asbestos per project, and cannot split a job to get under it.
Friable asbestos always needs a Class A removalist.
SA guidance says homeowners working on their own home do not legally need a
licence, but strongly recommends a licensed removalist.
Clearance before anyone moves back in
After Class A work, an independent licensed assessor does the clearance.
After Class B work, an independent competent person or assessor does it.
The area is only reoccupied after clearance.
When your home was built
Built or renovated before the mid-1980s: asbestos products highly likely.
Mid-1980s to 1990: likely. After 1990: unlikely but not guaranteed.
Only a NATA accredited lab test confirms it.
What moves the price
Show the 4 price factors
- Weight and volume
- Bonded or friable
- Distance to the facility
- How it is packaged
How it works, start to finish
One fixed quote, with independent air monitoring and clearance for licensed removal.
Quick chat. Tell us what you found and we tell you straight if it can wait.
Testing if needed. A small sealed sample goes to a NATA accredited lab for a clear answer.
Fixed quote. One written price for the work, the wrapping and the disposal.
Neighbours told. We let next door know what is happening, when, and for how long.
SafeWork SA notified. For licensed removal, SafeWork SA hears from us at least 5 days before work starts.
Independent air monitoring. An independent licensed assessor checks the air before and during licensed removal.
Removal. The area is sealed, sheets come out whole and damp, then double wrapped.
Independent clearance. Someone independent checks the area before anyone uses it again.
Waste to a licensed facility. Wrapped waste goes to a licensed facility and you keep the paperwork.
Disposal: your questions
Can asbestos go in my hard rubbish collection?
No.
EPA SA says household asbestos never goes in household bins or council hard
rubbish.
Where do I report dumped asbestos?
Call the EPA on (08) 8204 2004, or 1800 623 445 from the country.
Do not touch it.
Can you just collect wrapped asbestos?
Tell us what you have and how it is wrapped.
If it is safe to move we can quote to take it in.
Where can I take asbestos in Adelaide?
Only to an appropriate licensed facility.
Never in a household bin and never out for council hard rubbish.
EPA SA says it must be wrapped in 200 micron plastic,
double layers for sheets, taped airtight and labelled.
Facilities set their own rules and fees, so always call first.
When we do the removal,
we take the waste in ourselves and hand you the paperwork.
Is there a waste levy on asbestos?
South Australia has charged a $0 per tonne waste levy on asbestos since 1 July
2017. That does not make disposal free.
Each facility still charges its own fees,
which is why disposal is quoted on site and shown as its own line.
Guide only, inc GST. Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
Can I remove asbestos myself in SA?
SA guidance says a homeowner working on their own home does not legally need a
licence, but it strongly recommends a licensed removalist.
A contractor without a licence can only remove 10 m² or less of bonded
asbestos per project and cannot split a job to get under that.
Friable asbestos always needs a Class A removalist.
Request an asbestos quote
We will be in touch within 30 minutes. If it can wait, we will say so.
If it should not be touched, we will tell you what to do in the meantime.
Then we do the job ourselves, start to finish.
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