Friable means any material containing more than one percent asbestos that, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Nonfriable means any material containing more than one percent asbestos that, when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduce to powder by hand pressure. Nonfriable material is further classified into two categories. Handling and disposal of wastes containing friable asbestos are regulated.
Friable asbestos is a hazardous air pollutant.
There are several State and federal regulatory requirements for handling and disposing of asbestos that apply to this guidance. Please review the asbestos waste disposal regulations and this guidance carefully, then arrange a meeting with ADEC ' s Solid Waste Program staff to determine what you will be needed to permit the disposal of asbestos waste on your site. Permit applications are available at ADEC Public Service Area Offices. B. Select a site that meets the federal requirements contained in 40 CFR 61.154. Generally speaking, a site should be located where adequate cover material is available, where access is good and controllable, and where the asbestos waste cannot be exposed by water or wind erosion, slope failure, seismic activity, or re-excavation.