I found a small piece of asbestos in the soil in my backyard. What can I do with it?

In the past, it was not uncommon for asbestos waste to be buried in backyards throughout Sydney. If you happen to find the odd piece, wet it down (from a distance) and, wearing gloves, place it in a sturdy plastic bag and tie it off. Place it in a second plastic bag and tie it off again. Place the bag in a sealed bucket or container out of harm’s way. It is illegal to place this waste in your garbage bin.

It will need to be disposed of in the manner addressed in the questions above. That is, at a disposal facility licensed to accept it or by paying a licensed contractor to take it away for you.

If you are a resident of Cumberland Council, you can contact us and we will collect the material as part of our free asbestos collection service. To find out if your local council offers a similar service, you will need to give them a call!