Disposal of asbestos

Information on how and where to dispose of small quantities of asbestos.

Drysdale Landfill accepts small domestic quantities (no larger than six by four trailer) of asbestos.

Find out more about asbestos in Victoria on the dedicated State Government website.

Conditions of disposal

  1. Place asbestos in small parcels so that it can be unloaded manually.

  2. Material needs to be:

    • double wrapped in black builders plastic

    • double taped with grey duct tape

    • labelled as containing asbestos on the package.

  3. Depositor must:

    • be prepared to unload wrapped asbestos at the landfill tip face. A four wheel drive vehicle is recommended in wet conditions.

    • be able to remove wrapped material without breaking

    • contact the Drysdale Landfill office to make the appointment one hour before arrival.

  4. Material can only be accepted between 9am and 3:00pm.

  5. Service is available seven days.

Fees

The cost of disposal is usually $64.50 per load (maximum six by four trailer). Oversized or improperly prepared loads may be charged more at the discretion of staff. 

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Page last updated: Wednesday, 7 August 2024

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