Asbestos Disposal in the Shire of Brookton area
Asbestos is best known for its use as insulation and as a building material found in many older properties across the country. Asbestos is classed as a hazardous material and can only be disposed of at certain locations in Australia.
Safe Disposal of Asbestos in Western Australia
Search Yellow™ below to find a registered asbestos removalists and/or disposal facility near you.
There are specific landfills in WA that are licenced to dispose of asbestos as it is not a recyclable material. For more information on disposing waste asbestos contact WorkSafe WA (08) 9327 8777.
If you would like to have a sample of material tested for asbestos, contact the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
About Asbestos Wastes
- In the past, asbestos was used in around 3,000 products manufactured worldwide, most commonly in the construction, car manufacturing and textile industries.
- From the 1940s until the late 1980s, fibro was one of the most commonly used building products. This is a bonded product containing around 15% asbestos.
- Fibro was widely used as wall and ceiling sheeting in houses, workplaces and government buildings because of its strength and resistance to chemicals and heat.
- Only fibro products made before 1987 contain asbestos.
