How To Properly Dispose of Asbestos
People have used asbestos for over 4,500 years because of its adaptability, durability, and insulation properties. Moreover, asbestos is corrosion, electricity, and heat-resistant, making it ideal for building materials.
Australia has become the highest per-capita asbestos users for several decades, specifically from the 1940s to the 1980s. Not many are aware that asbestos fibres are highly dangerous and can pose health risks, particularly to the respiratory system.
Approximately 4,000 Australians die every year due to asbestos-related diseases. It’s three-fold than national road accidents and four-fold the number of people who died during the recent pandemic.
If you’re renovating your 1940s to the 1980s home or if the construction project you’re working on contains asbestos materials, you’ll likely have heaps of asbestos products that you need to remove safely.
Prevent asbestos exposure by contacting a licensed asbestos removalist from All Gone Rubbish Removals. Call us at 0427 783 277, and we’ll handle your asbestos waste with proper precautions.
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a fibrous silicate mineral that occurs naturally. Its flexibility allows it to resist decay, erosion, and heat. At the same time, it’s fire and water-resistant. Also known as ‘magic mineral’, it becomes risky when asbestos fibres are released into the air and become inhaled.
Non-Friable and Asbestos Friable
Non-friable asbestos contains only asbestos and can’t be crumbled or pulverised by hand pressure when dry. It is usually used in buildings as flat, compacted, or corrugated asbestos cement sheets.
Moreover, they are important in water, drainage, flue pipes, and porcelain tile manufacturing.
Friable asbestos, on the other hand, consists of powder asbestos made from crumbling or pulverising by hand pressure when dry. If bonded asbestos becomes damaged due to fire, hail, or direct activities, it may be considered friable asbestos material.
Seldomly used at home, this mineral was chiefly utilised in industrial applications. Contact a licenced asbestos removalist because only he can remove and properly dispose of asbestos waste.
Call our hotline number, 0427 783 277, because we safely remove asbestos waste from homes and construction sites.
Why is Asbestos Dangerous?
Asbestos is commonly found in some parts of Australia, especially in places where asbestos is mined or manufactured and isn’t cleaned up. Some people don’t know how to dispose of asbestos properly and just bury or dump asbestos products that seep into the soil.
Over time, asbestos can be damaged by inclement weather and high and freezing temperatures. It can also deteriorate through drilling, cutting, or water blasting, which releases asbestos fibres into the air.
Damaged asbestoses release fibres into the air. When a person inhales these fibres, he becomes prone to lung cancer and other respiratory diseases, such as asbestosis and mesothelioma.
Do you know that asbestos disease symptoms take about 20 to 30 years before they show up from your first exposure?
Workers whose jobs are in the asbestos mining or milling industry and making or installing asbestos products are mostly prone to contracting these diseases, including their family members. Landfill workers aren’t also spared from getting ill because of their contaminated clothing.
Over 125 million people around the world are at risk of occupational asbestos exposure.
To protect yourself and your loved ones from the health risks of asbestos removal, use a tarpaulin or plastic sheeting to cover the soil with asbestos. Wearing personal safety protection can reduce the risk of contracting the disease.
How to Properly Manage and Dispose of Asbestos
First off, you must know that asbestos-containing materials shouldn’t be dumped at landfills or you could be dealing with hefty fines and damage costs. Remember that asbestos waste can be disposed of at a licensed landfill authorised by your council.
Ensure the asbestos waste is wet and wrapped in plastic that’s 200um thick. Seal it with duct tape before you transport asbestos waste to special landfills. Put proper labelling on it and label it as ‘asbestos waste’.
Removing asbestos all by yourself is too risky. You can better dispose of your asbestos waste by calling our licensed asbestos removalist.
Contact us at 0427 783 277 and keep yourself and your loved ones from asbestos dust, which is a hazardous air pollutant.
We Provide Fast and Safe Asbestos Removal
All Gone Rubbish Removals accept asbestos removal services. You can be confident that our licensed asbestos removalist will safely remove your asbestos waste and asbestos materials.
Don't worry about hauling heaps of dangerous waste, such as asbestos-containing materials, or about asbestos removal itself because we can help you. We have the expertise, personal protective equipment, and advanced tools, such as a HEPA vacuum, to remove dust from your home and property to ensure the family's safety.
Hiring us will give you peace of mind that your asbestos removal complies with the Environmental Protection Agency and Clean Air Act standards.
We care for your family's safety. If you need assistance with asbestos disposal, you can count on us to pick them up on the same day* and haul the debris in our large truck.
Book now and call 0427 783 277 and save on your initial load of rubbish.
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FAQs
1. Can I just dump my asbestos waste in any landfill?
No, you cannot because it's illegal. Handling asbestos is no easy feat, and it is best to hire All Gone Rubbish Removals to dispose of your household or commercial waste, including asbestos.
2. Are asbestos recycled?
Yes, asbestos can be recycled but not like the way paper or plastic does. Companies that recycle asbestos need the approval of the Environmental Protection Agency.
3. What kind of products may contain asbestos?
Several products may contain asbestos, including asbestos cement products, vinyl asbestos floor tiles, roofing felts, industrial gaskets, and more.
4. How can I protect myself from asbestos dust?
Wear protective clothing and a mask to prevent inhalation of harmful particulates. Don't bury or dispose of it anywhere. Instead, contact a qualified rubbish removal service that accepts asbestos waste disposal.
5. Why is high-pressure water cleaning of asbestos-containing material prohibited after a flood or storm?
The strong blast of water may damage the product or structure and could release asbestos fibres in the air, which is harmful when breathed in.
6. How much is the penalty for not properly disposing of my asbestos waste?
If you're a renter or property owner, you could be fined up to $7,500. Companies, on the other hand, might pay $15,000. If the issue is taken to court, the fine could reach up to $1,000,000.