Asbestos
Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC) is the only waste management facility within the Wagga Wagga local government area licensed by the Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate change (DECC) to accept asbestos containing waste.
Since 1 January 2008, a bonded asbestos licence has been required in NSW to remove more than 10m2 of bonded asbestos material. A licensed bonded asbestos removalist can remove any amount of bonded asbestos material. Licensing for asbestos removalists is regulated and administered by WorkCover NSW. The two types of asbestos licences are designated as AS1 and AS2 licences.
- AS1 licences the operator to carry out work with friable and bonded asbestos.
- AS2 licences the operator to carry out work with bonded asbestos only.
Council's procedures for the disposal of asbestos at GWMC are summarised as follows:
The weighbridge must be notified 24 hours prior to asbestos being delivered. The contact number is 1300 292 442;
- Asbestos is to be handled and transported in accordance with the Asbestos Code of Practice (WorkCover);
- Licensed asbestos disposal contractors must provide a copy of their asbestos licence on arrival to GWMC;
- Asbestos must be carefully unloaded onto the asbestos disposal area under the guidance of GWMC staff; and
- Asbestos will be charged at the rate specified in the current Management Plan, with a one tonne minimum charge applying
Asbestos Removal
For general information, relevant publications and answers to frequently asked questions regarding safe removal practices for asbestos refer to the following websites:
NSW Government
www.nsw.gov.au/fibro
www.diysafe.nsw.gov.au
WorkCover NSW
NSW Department of Environment and Conservation (encompassing the Environment Protection Authority)
The Home Building Service (a division of the Office of Fair Trading)
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