Asbestos Information and Research Guide from the Mass DEP: Common Inquiries: Questions about Disposal of Asbestos Cement Materials

Read the asbestos information and research guide from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP). The guide includes common inquiries about the removal of products containing asbestos cement.

10. How do I dispose of Asbestos-Containing cement shingles, cement siding, and cement products?
As with all asbestos waste materials, these must be sealed into leak tight containers prior to disposal. The containers must also display the proper identifying and warning labels required by DEP, DOS, OSHA, EPA, and DOT. These materials are regulated as a special waste and must be disposed in an approved landfill that accepts asbestos-containing waste material. All regulatory notification and work practice requirements apply to these materials.

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