Illegal Asbestos Dumping Back in The Headlines

Despite the fact that we have some of the toughest laws when it comes to illegal asbestos dumping with fines ranging up till $1,000,000 or 7 years in jail, the message for some dumping contractors is still not getting through. It was recently reported that there was yet another case where asbestos was illegally dumped in a back lane at Yagoona near a primary school. Asbestos dust when it become airborne posses a huge risk to public health which can be fatal in later years. The asbestos removal industry is mostly reputable with many licensed asbestos removal companies doing the right thing, however, there is some dumping contractors who are not licenced and often carry out dangerous asbestos removal and disposal for a much cheaper rate with no regard for public safety. These are the people who are hurting our industry and putting peoples health at risk. Licensed Asbestos Removal operators are tracked by the EPA from when they pick up the asbestos to when it it disposed of at an accredited asbestos disposal site. Licenced Asbestos Removal operators do pay a premium for disposal which ensures the publics health and safety. If you need asbestos removed or tested always ask for their licence and to produce a tracking number that ensures its safe disposal. For more information please contact us on our website www.northernbeachesasbestos.com.au

Illegal Asbestos Dumping