## Disposal Of Asbestos Waste Em9 Asbestos Essentials Equipment And Method Sheet Non-Licensed Tasks What This Sheet Covers

This sheet describes good practice when you need to dispose of asbestos waste.

This information will help employers and the selfemployed to comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. It is also useful for trade union and employee safety representatives.

Any asbestos product or material that is ready for disposal is 
defined as asbestos waste. Asbestos waste also includes 
contaminated building materials, tools that cannot be 
decontaminated, personal protective equipment and damp rags 
used for cleaning. If in doubt, always treat waste as 'Hazardous' or 
'Special'. See the table for more details.

Only carry out work if you are properly trained and have the right equipment.

England and Wales Asbestos waste is 'Hazardous Waste' when it contains 

## Remember:

•	 Asbestos fibres can cause 
fatal lung disease and lung cancer.
•	 Check what you're working 
on before you start.
•	 Read the safety checklist 
and sheet a0.
•	 You must be trained to work 
Scotland Asbestos waste is 'Special Waste' when it contains more than 0.1 % asbestos. The Special Waste Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 apply. 

Complete a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note. Contact the Scottish Environment Protection Agency for more information.

safely with asbestos materials.

England, Scotland and Wales

## Caution: Don'T Mix Asbestos Waste With Other Waste To Get Below 0.1 %.

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Waste must be packed in UN-approved packaging with a CDG hazard label and asbestos code information visible.
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Double-wrap and label asbestos waste. Standard practice is to use a red inner bag with asbestos warnings, and a clear outer bag with the CDG label, if required.
more than 0.1 % asbestos. The Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 apply. Complete a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note. Contact the Environment Agency for more information in England. Contact Natural Resources Wales for more information in Wales.

All asbestos waste is subject to Schedule 2 of The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and most waste is subject to The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 (CDG 2009). CDG does not apply to firmlybound asbestos - asbestos cement or articles with asbestos reinforcement which do not release hazardous or respirable fibres easily. However, the hazardous and special waste regulations still apply. CDG applies for all other asbestos waste.

## Caution

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Avoid breaking up large pieces of asbestos waste. Instead double wrap in suitable polythene sheeting (1000-gauge) and label accordingly.
Don't overfill bags.

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To transport waste, you need a waste carriers licence.
Beware of sharp objects that could puncture plastic.

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If you carry waste, use a sealed skip, or a vehicle with the following:
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standard skip).
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Otherwise, arrange for transport by a registered waste carrier.
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Safe disposal - make sure you use a licensed disposal site.
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Complete a Waste Consignment Note. Keep copies of these documents for three years.
For information about health and safety, or to report inconsistencies or inaccuracies in this guidance, visit www.hse.gov.uk/. You can view HSE guidance online and order priced publications from the website. HSE priced publications are also available from bookshops. This guidance is issued by the Health and Safety Executive. Following the guidance is not compulsory, unless specifically stated, and you are free to take other action. But if you do follow the guidance you will normally be doing enough to comply with the law. Health and safety inspectors seek to secure compliance with the law and may refer to this guidance. This document is available at: www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/essentials/