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Hazardous construction material

How to dispose of asbestos-containing material.

Recommended answerSuspected asbestos requires professional assessment and a licensed removal/disposal route.
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Recommended route

Stop work, avoid disturbance and contact an authorised asbestos professional.

Before disposal or return

  1. Keep people away and follow local legal requirements.

Do not

Do not drill, break, sweep or transport suspected asbestos casually.

Reference sources

U.S. EPA — household hazardous wasteOpen source ↗

Checked 2026-08-16

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