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Asbestos and disposal for residents

Asbestos is a hazardous material. Left undisturbed in buildings, asbestos cement products pose little risk to health, so there is no need to remove or coat asbestos cement materials that are in good condition. All asbestos cement products can be removed safely without causing a risk to the public or workers, provided safe work procedures are followed.

Disposal options

Persons removing asbestos cement products must comply with the Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992, the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 and Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004.

  1. The safest way to remove asbestos, and the City highly recommends, residents engage a licensed asbestos removal specialist – Yellow Pages. Any business contracted to remove greater than 10 square metres of bonded asbestos need to hold an Asbestos Removal Licence.
  1. There is an option for self-disposal (conditions apply). The closest disposal location for Joondalup is Tamala Park, Mindarie Regional Council (MRC).

Cost

  • Monday – Saturday – $275.00 per tonne
  • Sunday – Free (conditions apply).

A maximum of 165kg (approx. 3 – 4 fencing sheets) can be dropped off for free. This quantity of asbestos is in line with the commercial guidelines for safe disposal without a licence. Residents can make multiple visits to a maximum of five (5) after which MRC reserve the right to refuse entry and/or charge. For asbestos loads over 165kg, the first 165kg will be free and the additional kg will be charged at the normal asbestos rate.

Preparing asbestos for disposal at Tamala Park

  • Be wrapped in heavy duty (200 micron) builders plastic and sealed with strong duct tape
  • Be clearly labelled ‘CAUTION ASBESTOS’
  • Ensure you have someone with you to help off-load the asbestos

To find out more information on preparing asbestos for disposal, please refer to the Tamala Park website Asbestos Drop Off.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) refers to the products used in and around the home that are flammable, toxic, explosive or corrosive such as acid, aerosols and paint.

These items can be dropped off in domestic quantities at the permanent drop off facilities, free of charge, seven days a week. The facilities are at Tamala Park Recycling Centre and Recycling Centre Balcatta. View the full list of what you can drop off

This project is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.

Asbestos can be dropped off at Tamala Park Tip – fees apply. The facility also operates free drop-off for domestic quantities of asbestos every Sunday – conditions apply.

If you have any questions on asbestos disposal, call Tamala Park directly on 9306 6303.

 

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