Asbestos Disposal Sydney Locations

Asbestos Waste Disposal New South Wales

According to the laws established by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and Safework NSW, residential and commercial owners must follow specific regulations when disposing of asbestos material. These regulations govern the handling, storing and transporting of the materials in order to facilitate and maintain a safe environment. To minimize the risks and exposure to these materials, SafeWork highly recommends hiring a licensed asbestos removal contractor to perform these duties.

Regulations adhered to will vary based on whether the waste is residential or commercial, and the specific provisions covered under state laws.

Asbestos in Australia

Once referred to as the ‘miracle mineral’, asbestos has a lot of very useful properties. Because of this mineral’s content and make-up, it’s durable fibers are resistant to heat, fire and various other chemicals. So, over the years, it has been used in a vast number of everyday products, from protective fire resistant gear to building materials. Today, however, it is now well known across the globe as being the cause of a fatal lung cancer that is called Mesothelioma.

Within the last 35 years, more than 10,000 Australians have died from mesothelioma. Mesothelioma can be described as a rare cancer that comes from contact with asbestos materials. Second only to the United Kingdom, Australia is known for having one of the worst mesothelioma death rates in the world. Even though these figures are already alarming, cancer specialists have predicted that there is a further increase of deaths within the next 40 years. In fact, the death totals are expected rise by as much as 25,000 within this timeframe. Unfortunately, one of the primary reasons for such alarming rates is due to New South Wales and Queenland being a huge part of the asbestos mining industry.

Additionally, asbestos can be found in places all over the area including the following:

• Some packing materials
• Heaters and roofing materials
• Automotive parts like clutch facings and brake linings
• Ceiling tiles, gaskets and paint
• Cement sheeting used for buildings
• Fire protection products
• Tanks for holding chemicals
• Wire insulation and floor underlays
• Components in small appliances

How To Identify Asbestos

Identifying asbestos in any facility is not always as simple as some people may think. Because it has no special odor or other easily identifiable properties in a structure, there are specific checklists provided to assist with the discovery of its presence. Even though the government of Australia banned its use and all imports in 1980, some construction sites have still used asbestos via stockpiling and in recycled construction materials. Therefore, the identification of these materials must be done in a specific manner. For instance, asbestos materials may be identified in a special walkthrough of the entire facility (i.e. ceilings, cellars, shafts, storage rooms, bathrooms etc.) Another means of ensuring a facility is free of asbestos is to have it tested by a professionally trained asbestos representative. If you thin,k you have asbestos on your property you con contact Pro Asbestos Removal Sydney to perform testing an analysis of samples for you.

Asbestos Disposal

Asbestos disposal must be recorded by waste transporters. Prior to the disposal of any asbestos waste materials, it is important that transporters adhere to all of the laws established in the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulations 2014. This legislation applies to asbestos materials that falls within the parameters of 100 kilograms or 10 square metres of asbestos sheeting. More can be read on the asbestos waste monitoring guidelines here. A brief summary of this legislation has been provided below.

• Waste must be transported in a vehicle that is covered and leakproof.
• Loads of waste must be disposed of at a landfill that has been pre-approved by the law.
• Before dumping asbestos waste, the waste transporters must check with their landfill operators or their local council first.
• Laws make it illegal for anyone to dispose of this waste in a domestic garbage bin.
• Licensed asbestos removal contractor is required when removing friable asbestos or more than 10 square metres of bonded asbestos from the home.
• Consignment numbers for waste loads are required for tracking purposes. Numbers can be requested at wastelocate.epa.nsw.gov.au

Because transporting asbestos is such a hazardous and dangerous job, the government has established specific regulations that asbestos removalists must adhere to. Non compliance can result in significant fines imposed.

The Environmental Protction Agency has setup an online portal call WasteLocate, which is designed for waste transporters to enter key information about the disposal of asbestos waste. This system makes it easy for the Australian government to track the site of generation and the final disposal point.

Asbestos Disposal Locations

Below is a list of asbestos waste locations approved for disposing of asbestos in NSW.

Sydney Metro 9 Locations

• Jacks Gully Waste and Recycling Centre 1300 651 116 275 Richardson Road, Spring Farm, NSW 2750
• Elizabeth Drive Landfill Kemps Creek 1300 651 116 1725 Elizabeth Drive, Kemps Creek, NSW, 2178
• Blaxland Waste Management Facility (02) 4780 5000 Attunga Road, Blaxland, 2774
• Eastern Creek Waste Management Centre 1300 65 1116 Wallgrove Road, Eastern Creek, 2766
• Genesis Xero Waste – Landfill and Recyling (02) 9832 3333 Honeycomb Dr, Eastern Creek (off Wonderland Dr), 2766
• Horsley Park Waste Management Facility (02) 9620 1944 716-56 Wallgrove Rd, Horsley Park, 2175
• Kimbriki Recycling and Waste disposal centre (02) 9486 3512 Kimbriki Rd, Terrey Hills, 2084
• Lucas Heights Waste & Recycling Centre 1300 65 1116 New Illawarra Rd, Lucas Heights, 2234
• Wetherill Park Resource Recovery Facility 1300 65 1116 20 Davis Rd, Wetherill Park, 2164

North Coast 13 Locations

• Cairncross Waste Management Facility (02) 6581 8111 8395 Pacific Highway, Telegraph Point, 2441
• Cessnock Waste and Reuse Centre (02) 4993 4993 1967 Old Maitland Rd, Cessnock, 2325
• Kempsey Waste Management Centre (02) 6566 3200 Crescent Head Rd, Kempsey, 2440
• Englands Road Waste Management Facility (02) 6648 4000 Englands Rd, Coffs Harbour, 2540
• Gloucester Landfill (02) 6538 5250 385 Thunderbolts Way, Gloucester, 2422
• Grafton Regional Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre (02) 6641 4980 704 Armidale Rd, South Grafton, 2460
• Kyogle Landfill Facility (02) 66320293 78 Rummymede Rd, Kyogle, 2474
• Lismore Recycling and Recovery Centre (02) 6621 4950 313 Wyrallah Rd, Monaltrie, 2480
• Nambucca Waste Management Facility (02) 6568 0244 Old Coast Rd, Nambucca Heads, 2448
• Nammoona Landfill Facility (02) 6662 6580 Dargaville Dr, Casino, 2470
• Raleigh Resources Waste Hub (02) 6655 3777 Shortcut Rd, Raleigh, 2454
• Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre (02) 6670 7400 Leddays Creek Rd, Stotts Creek, (off Tweed Valley Way), 2487
• Tuncurry Waste Management Centre (02) 6591 7222 Tip Road, Tuncurry, 2428

Hunter 13 Locations

• Aberdeen Waste Depot (02) 6540 1100 Wells Gully Rd, Aberdeen, 2336
• Awaba Waste Management Facility (02) 4959 3337 367 Wilton Rd, Awaba, 2283
• Buttonderry Waste Management Facility (02) 4353 1571 850 Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby, 2259
• Dungog Shire Council Waste Facility (02) 4992 1634 Short St, Dungog, 2420
• Merriwa Waste Depot (02) 6540 1100 Depot Rd, Merriwa, 2329
• Mount Vincent Waste Management Centre (02) 4934 1888 109 Mount Vincent Rd, East Maitland, 2320
• Muswellbrook Waste And Recycle Facility (02) 6542 5706 Coal Rd, Muswellbrook, 2333
• Scone Waste Depot (02) 65401100 Noblet Rd, Scone, 2337
• Singleton Waste Depot (02) 6572 3087 Dyrring Rd, Singleton, 2330
• Stroud Landfill and Recycling Centre (02) 65917222 Simmsville Rd, Stroud, 2425
• Summerhill Waste Management Centre (02) 49856600 141 Minmi Rd, Wallsend, 2287
• The Bucketts Way Landfill (02) 6551 5266 Bucketts Way, Tinonee, 2430
• Woy Woy Landfill (02) 43047343 Nagari Rd, Woy Woy NSW 2256

Illawarra and South Coast 6 Locations

• Bermagui Waste Depot (02) 6499 2222 Strudwicks Rd, Bermagui, 2546
• Brou Waste Management Facility (02) 4474 1000 Brou Lake Rd, Dalmeny, 2546
• Dunmore Recycling & Waste Disposal Depot (02) 42377546 44 Buckleys Rd, Dunmore, 2529
• Eden Waste Depot (02) 6499 2222 Pacific Hwy, Eden, 2551
• Merimbula Waste Depot (02) 6499 2222 Sapphire Coast Dr, Merimbula, 2548
• Surf Beach Waste Management Facility (02) 44741000 George Bass Dr, Surf Beach, 2536

North West 14 Locations

• Armidale Waste Management Facility (02) 6772 7090 108 Long Swamp Rd, Armidale, 2350
• Boonoo Boonoo Landfill (02) 6736 6000 Mt Lindesay Rd, Tenterfield, 2373
• Daroobalgie Waste Disposal Depot (04) 2749 8382 Hoopers Rd, Forbes, 2871
• Forest Road Landfill (02) 6761 3687 Forest Rd, Tamworth, 2340
• Gunnedah Waste Management Facility (02) 6742 3943 Lots 11 & 12 Quia Rd, Gunnedah, 2380
• Inverell Landfill (02) 6722 4519 Butenshaw Rd, Inverell, 2360
• Kootingal Small Vehicle Transfer Station (02) 6767 5555 New England Highway, Kootingal, 2352
• Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre (02) 6621 4950 313 Wyrallah Rd, East Lismore, 2480
• Moree Waste Management Facility (02) 6757 3222 Mungindi Rd, Moree, 2400
• Mudgee Waste Facility (02) 6378 2850 Hill End Rd, Mudgee, 2850
• Narrabri Landfill (02) 6792 5475 Yarri Lake Rd, Narrabri, 2390
• Uralla Landfill (02) 6778 3558 Rowan Ave, Uralla, 2358
• Walcha Waste Depot Depot :(02) 6777 1444 or Council Eng Dp: (02) 6774 2515 Areodrome Rd, Walcha, 2354
• Walgett Waste Facility (042) 862 8022 Duff St, Walgett, 2832

Central West 13 Locations

• Bathurst Waste Management Centre (02) 6332 9111 College Rd, Orton Park, 2795
• Blayney Waste Facility (02) 6368 2104 4165 Mid Western Highway, Blayney, 2799
• Broken Hill Landfill (04) 0971 2776 Wills Street
• Broken Hill, 2880
• Buronga Landfill (03) 5027 5027 Arumpo Re, Buronga, 2739
• Glenlogan Road Material Recycling Facility & Landfill Site (02) 6340 2140 Glenlogan Rd, Cowra, 2794
• Narromine Waste Facility (02) 6889 9950 Gainsborough Rd, Narromine, 2821
• Oberon Council Waste Depot (02) 6329 8100 Lowes Mount Rd, Oberon, 2787
• Ophir Road Resource Recovery Centre (02) 6393 8000 Ophir Road, Orange, 2800
• Parkes Garbage Facility (02) 6861 2373 Brolgan Road, Parkes, 2870
• The Cootamundra Waste Facility (02) 6942 4353 or contact Council on (02) 6940 2100 Turners Ln, Cootamundra, 2590
• Wellington Waste Disposal Depot (02) 6845 2244 Nanima Rd, Wellington, 2820
• Whylandra Waste Depot (02) 6887 3382 Cooba Rd, Dubbo, 2830

South West 15 Locations

• Albury Waste Management Centre (02) 6043 5860 Centaur Rd, Lavington, 2641
• Bowral Landfill (02) 4861 7111 Kiama St, Bowral, 2576
• Corowa Waste Disposal Facility (02) 6033 8999 Albury Rd, Corowa, 2646
• Crookwell (02) 4830 1000 Grabben Gullen Rd, Crookwell, 2583
• Deniliquin Landfill (03) 5898 3000 Hay Rd, Deniliquin, 2710
• Ecofill Regional Landfill (02) 6227 7817 Hume Hwy Jugiong, Jugiong, 2726
• Goulburn Waste Management Centre (02) 4821 4542 100 Sinclair St, Goulburn, 2580
• Gregadoo Waste Management Centre 1300 292 442 132 Ashfords Rd, Wagga Wagga, 2650
• Hi-Quality Waste Management (Minda Landfill) (02) 4844 5613 Oallen Ford Road, Windellama, 2580
• Junee Waste Landfill Facility (02) 6924 8100 Kahmoo Rd, Junee, 2663
• Moama Waste Management Facility (03) 5884 3400 Centre Rd, Moama, 2731
• Murrumbateman Transfer Station (02) 6227 0174 Isabel Dr, Murrumbateman, 2582
• Tharbogang Waste Management Centre (02) 6962 8100 Hillside Dr, Tharbogang, 2680
• Victoria Street Landfill Facility (02) 6380 1200 Victoria St, Young, 2594
• West Wyalong Landfill (02) 6972 2266 Ungarie Rd, West Wyalong, 2671

Snowy Mountains 2 Locations

• Cooma Landfill (02) 6452 1105 8448 Monaro Highway, Cooma, 2630
• Jindabyne Regional Waste Management Facility (02) 6457 1064 6013 Kosciuszko Rd, Jindabyne, 2627

Conclusion

With the rising fatalities associated with asbestos materials, the government has not only banned it use products and structures, but also all imports. To further control and minimize potential damages, specific asbestos removal and disposal regulations are now in place.