Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418:body:0:p39
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and the filtering medium disposed of as asbestos waste.

4.8 Waste containment and disposal
An asbestos removalist should design the route for removal of the asbestos waste bags or containers through the asbestos removal work area prior to commencement of the asbestos removal work. Only unused bags and heavy-duty 200 µm (minimum thickness) polythene sheeting can be used. Bags labelled for asbestos waste should not be used for any other purpose.
When developing a waste disposal program, the following should be taken into account:
    * the containment of waste so as to eliminate the release of airborne asbestos fibres
    * details of any asbestos or ACM to be left in-situ
    * the types of fittings and supports and whether removal and disposal of these items is part of the work specifications
    * the location and security of waste storage on site
    * the transport of waste within the site and off site
    * the location of the waste disposal site
    * ensure that the proposed location for the storage and asbestos removal work area and the surrounding area will be unoccupied for the duration of the removal
    * approvals needed from the relevant local disposal authority
    * any local disposal authority requirements that may apply to the amount and dimensions of asbestos waste.
The development of the waste disposal program and methods used to transport waste through a building needs to be determined by a competent person (usually the asbestos removal supervisor) following discussions with the person with management or control at the workplace. In occupied workplaces, all movement of waste containers through a building should take place outside normal working hours.

Removal work area waste containment
The waste disposal program should be included in the asbestos removal control plan and specify the method of transport and routes to be used for removing waste from the asbestos removal area before the commencement of each removal.
Loose asbestos waste must not accumulate within the asbestos removal work area by containing the waste in labelled asbestos waste bags or wrapped in plastic. Once the asbestos waste has been removed from the asbestos removal area, it should either be placed in a solid waste drum, bin or skip for secure storage and eventual disposal, or removed immediately from the site by an environmental protection agency (EPA) approved/licensed carrier for disposal.
The asbestos waste must be disposed of at a licensed asbestos waste disposal site. The disposal process must be in a manner that eliminates the release of airborne asbestos fibres by ensuring:
    * bagged asbestos waste is securely packaged in labelled containers
    * waste containers are secure during transport
    * the method of unloading the waste is according to waste disposal procedures so