Asbestos removal

Published on 27 May 2025

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Yarriambiack Shire Council provides a service for householders who need to deal with the disposal of small quantities of asbestos from their home. This service will allow for up to 25kg per day per household to be dropped off at council transfer stations at Warracknabeal, Hopetoun and Murtoa.

  • Asbestos MUST be double wrapped in 0.2mm polythene sheeting and taped to completely sealed.
  • If any Asbestos packaging is found to be wrapped incorrectly the Transfer Station Operator can offer the customer, the opportunity to return with the asbestos wrapped correctly or to make use of the wrapping facilities on site.
  • A wrapping table will be set up in a sheltered area, near the receival bin with items to wrap the asbestos correctly and safely.
  • These items include:
    • 0.2 mm polythene sheeting
    • Silver duct tape and black marker pen
    • Disposable face masks
    • Disposable gloves
    • Water spray bottle
    • Lined bin for used PPE.

 

  • Customers are to re-wrap the package according to Council instructions.
  • Old wrapping is not to be removed; new wrapping should just be completed over the top.
  • Used PPE should be placed in lined bin and package place in receival container.

The cost of disposal is $2 per kilogram – weighed at the Transfer Station.

The cost of additional wrapping is $2 per package.

 

Asbestos Removal

Asbestos removal work is best performed by licensed asbestos removalists, who are appropriately trained to perform the removal work safely. If you decide to remove asbestos yourself, review the information at Homeowner removal | asbestos.vic.gov.au before undertaking any work. 

There is also a section on Do’s & Don’ts when working with asbestos at Do's and don'ts for working with asbestos | asbestos.vic.gov.au

In terms of packaging and disposal of the asbestos the following should be followed:

DO

  • keep the material wet until it is packaged
  • carefully package the material, including any offcuts, in two layers of 0.2 mm thick polythene sheeting
  • keep the packages of a manageable size and completely seal them with adhesive tape
  • place smaller sized asbestos waste such as tiles, offcuts and dust double bagged in two 0.2 mm thick polythene bags, then tie and seal for disposal with the other asbestos waste
  • only fill bags half full (to minimise the risk of splitting) and gently evacuate excess air in a way that does not cause the release of dust
  • clearly label the packages 'ASBESTOS WASTE' using a permanent marker pen
  • as soon as possible, securely transport and dispose of the packages at a designated asbestos waste disposal site in your area
  • alternatively, hire a mini skip from a waste removal company that specialises in asbestos to fill with your bagged asbestos waste and have it collected by the waste company.

DON'T

  • dispose of asbestos waste in a domestic garbage bin or rubbish skip
  • reuse or recycle asbestos waste
  • dump asbestos waste illegally

Council is not able to provide any further advice on asbestos removal.

 

 

 

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