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Asbestos Disposal in Sydney: What the Rules Say

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Asbestos cannot go in kerbside bins or council clean-ups.

It must be wrapped and taken to a facility licensed to accept it.

When we remove asbestos, disposal is included and you get the paperwork.

If you have a small bonded amount yourself, here is how it works.

Disposal is where corners get cut. Dumped fibro on a roadside is somebody's

attempt to save a tip fee, and the fines are steep.

When we do the removal

  • Waste is double-wrapped and sealed on site

  • It goes to a licensed facility, not a transfer station that does not take it

  • Loads over the threshold are tracked through the EPA system

  • You get the disposal paperwork for every load

Taking a small bonded amount yourself

The Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre at Terrey Hills accepts bonded

sheets only. It is open 7am to 5pm daily, closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.

From 1 July 2026 the fee is $600 a tonne or $15 up to 20 kg, inc GST.

Guide only. We confirm your fixed price in writing after a free on-site quote.

Prices include GST.

Sheets must be double-wrapped in heavy builders plastic,

in packages no heavier than 20 kg, and unloaded by hand.

Fees and rules can change. Always call the Centre before you go.

The free collection trial

The NSW EPA announced a free household asbestos collection trial in July 2026.

It is expected to start in 2027 and is not open yet.

It covers collection of small household amounts, not removal.

Facility information: Kimbriki asbestos rules .

Fees and rules can change. Always call the Centre before you go.

What changes the price

Every quote is fixed and written. These are the things that move it up or down.

  1. 01

    Weight of the waste, since facilities charge by the tonne

  2. 02

    Number of trips

  3. 03

    Whether material is bonded or friable

  4. 04

    Wrapping and handling time

How it works

Eight steps, one business. You always know which one you are on.

  1. 01Quick chat

    Send a few details or photos. We call back within 30 minutes and tell you what

    we think it is and what happens next.

  2. 02Testing if needed

    If nobody knows what the material is, we take samples for a lab.

    Only a lab test confirms asbestos.

  3. 03Fixed quote

    A written price listing exactly what comes out, how, and what is not included.

    Disposal is its own line.

  4. 04Neighbours given notice

    We let the people next door know the dates and what to expect before licensed

    work starts.

  5. 05SafeWork NSW notified

    For licensed removal, SafeWork NSW is notified 5 calendar days before work

    starts.

  6. 06Removal

    Sheets are wetted, taken off whole where possible, double-wrapped and sealed.

    The area is cleaned as we go.

  7. 07Independent clearance

    Someone independent of our team inspects the area and issues the clearance

    before it is used again.

  8. 08Licensed disposal

    Waste goes to a licensed facility. You get the paperwork for every load.

The local rules that apply

Straight from SafeWork NSW, the NSW EPA and other official sources.

Follow the links to read them yourself.

  • Asbestos is not allowed in kerbside bins or council clean-ups.

    Source: Cumberland City Council

  • Loads of 100 kg or 10 m² and over are tracked through the NSW EPA's Integrated

    Waste Tracking Solution.

    Source: NSW EPA

  • A free household asbestos collection trial was announced in July 2026 and is

    expected to start in 2027. It is not open yet and covers collection of small

    amounts, not removal.

    Source: NSW EPA

  • Report illegal dumping to the NSW EPA on 131 555.

    Larger dumping offences carry on-the-spot fines of $15,000 for individuals and

    $30,000 for companies, and court maximums double when asbestos is involved.

    Source: NSW EPA

Questions locals ask us

Is the free NSW disposal scheme open yet?

Not yet. The NSW EPA announced a free household asbestos collection trial in

July 2026, expected to start in 2027.

It covers collection of small household amounts, not removal,

so it will not take a roof or a wall off for you.

Do I get disposal receipts?

Yes. Every load goes to a licensed facility and you get the paperwork.

Loads of 100 kg or 10 m² and over are also tracked through the NSW EPA's

Integrated Waste Tracking Solution, so there is a record from your driveway to

the gate.

Can I remove it myself?

The law lets a person without a licence remove up to 10 m² of bonded asbestos in

total for the job. SafeWork NSW still recommends a licensed removalist for any

amount, and homeowners must never remove friable asbestos.

If you do go ahead with a small bonded piece,

it cannot go in your bin or a council clean-up.

Can I put a small piece in my wheelie bin?

No. Asbestos is not allowed in kerbside bins or council clean-ups, however

small. Wrap it and keep it aside until it can go to a licensed facility.

Someone dumped fibro near my house. What do I do?

Do not touch or move it. Report it to the NSW EPA on 131 555.

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