How to safely dispose of asbestos
Private disposal
Hire a private company that handle asbestos cleanup. Find options
in the Yellow Pages under "Asbestos Removal & Abatement."
City landfill disposal
You can also self-haul asbestos directly to the Shepard Landfill for
safe disposal. Asbestos loads are only accepted Monday to Friday
from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Industrial waste rates will apply.
Special instructions
All asbestos waste must be packaged properly for safe handling and disposal. See the Acceptable Industry Practices for asbestos for more details.
- Must be double-bagged with polyethylene sheets (6-mil)
- Material must be wetted prior to being bagged.
- All bags must be double-wrapped and sealed (with duct tape or similar products) to prevent a release of material at the landfill.
If you are a business, please see our commercial asbestos page.
Improperly packaged asbestos may be rejected or charged a Hard-to-Handle surcharge.
Improperly packaged asbestos examples
When you package asbestos, take care to avoid the following errors: