It must be disposed of in a licensed landfill. A state asbestos abatement permit must be obtained by this contractor. The abatement contractor will write a letter stating that the asbestos was properly removed. THEN the building permit can be issued. Even though you don t have to test for asbestos, if you find there is any, you have to remove it properly - without getting it into the air.
Tests have to be done by a licensed asbestos tester.
It cannot be taken to the Pitkin County landfill. It can be taken to the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site or to Conservation Services Inc. in the Denver area. We encourage even single family homeowners to have materials tested before having it removed. It can cause asbestosis, lung cancer, stomach cancer, and mesothelioma.