A NEW site for the safe disposal of small quantities of packaged, non-friable (also known as bonded) asbestos waste has opened locally. The Asbestos Disposal Point at Cosgrove Landfill has been specifically designed to temporarily store asbestos safely prior to transporting it to the landfill cell for final disposal.
The site will operate Monday to Friday 8am-3pm, and Saturday 9-11am. Trades, householders and licensed asbestos removalists can access the service by completing a booking via website shepp.city/asbestos. Bookings are essential.
Previously a popular building material in Australia, asbestos waste that is dumped in public spaces or kerbside bins may be harmful and is a cost to the community and local businesses.
Greater Shepparton City Council’s director of infrastructure, Gary Randhawa, said, “It’s important for Greater Shepparton that we have a conveniently located facility for the safe disposal of materials containing asbestos. This facility will help support the gradual and safe removal of this legacy waste from our buildings.”
The disposal point will only accept small quantities (under 10 square metres or less than 100kgs) of non-friable asbestos waste that is correctly packaged. This includes materials such as cement sheeting, also known as AC sheeting or fibro.
To find out more about identifying and removing asbestos safely, visit asbestos.vic.gov.au or to make a booking or learn more call Greater Shepparton Customer Service Centre on 5832 9700 or visit shepp.city/asbestos
