Asbestos Disposal

Cleanaway offers safe asbestos collection and disposal for businesses and homeowners.

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Disposal of material containing asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous material that was used in most Australian buildings before the late 1980s. This lightweight material was fire-resistant, making it a popular building material. Since 31 December 2003, asbestos and all products containing asbestos have been banned throughout Australia.

If your home or building was built before the late 1980s, there is a good chance it may have asbestos. It may be also be found in materials used in old cars, machines and telecommunications boards. Asbestos removal treatment and disposal requires identifying the kind of asbestos found on the premises, which may be divided into:

  • Non-friable asbestos (also known as “bonded”)
    This asbestos material is usually bonded to a solid material, such as cement or vinyl. You may see it used as cement sheets and vinyl floor tiles. When sealed, undisturbed and in good condition, these asbestos-containing materials are considered very low risk as they will not release asbestos fibres into the air.
  • Friable asbestos
    These asbestos-containing materials can be crumbled and reduced to a powder when dry through hand pressure alone, making it easy to release asbestos fibres. Friable asbestos products may be found as loose fill insulation and asbestos rope.

Handling asbestos contamination must be done using professional and certified asbestos removal service.

Asbestos testing and removal

Asbestos removal should only be carried out by licensed professionals. This is because asbestos is a fragile and hazardous material. Cleanaway offers onsite bins for safe asbestos removal and disposal.

Pre-service inspection
Collection
Disposal and processing

Key customers

Tradespeople

Cleanaway offers safe and pre-scheduled removal of asbestos from your client’s premises.

Construction and demolition

Cleanaway can help remove asbestos from your work sites safely, minimising risk to your workers and the nearby community.

Why choose Cleanaway 

Tailored services and advice

Customised service to fit your business and industry.

Safety first

Certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001 (Quality), AS/NZS ISO 14001 (Environment) and AS/NZS 4801 (OHS).

Specialised fleet and experienced personnel

Fully compliant fleet for collection and removal.

Customised schedule for your needs

Timely services that fit your schedules.

More solutions for Hazardous Regulated Waste

A reliable hazardous waste solutions provider is key to minimising risks to your staff, site and the environment.
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Find your nearest Cleanaway team

We are in every major city and region in Australia. Chances are you will find us not too far away from where you are. We’re in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, as well as Karratha, Rockhampton, Newcastle, Geelong, Port Augusta, Albury, and more.