Asbestos Disposal
Asbestos is not accepted in our curbside collection programs.
Restrictions
- Only asbestos waste generated within Waterloo Region is accepted for disposal.
- Asbestos loads are only disposed of at the Waterloo Waste Management Facility at 925 Erb Street, West in Waterloo, Gate 1.
- Asbestos sources are subject to inspection by a Waste Management Operations Supervisor, at their sole discretion, prior to approval and delivery to the Waterloo Waste Management Facility.
Fee: Asbestos is a surcharged material type and fees are charged accordingly.
Approval for disposal
- Approval of asbestos waste disposal is required prior to delivery onsite.
- If asbestos is generated from multiple locations, a complete list of all source addresses is required.
- Completed forms must be received by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the designated Wednesday receiving day.
- Submit a Request for Asbestos Disposal form via email
Download Asbestos Disposal Form Submit Disposal Request Form
Preparation
- Asbestos waste must be:
- sealed and labelled in two 3-mil polyethylene bags or one 6-mil polyethylene bag or in an enclosed lined bin and
- meet all regulations and guidelines established by other agencies for the transportation and disposal of this type of material.
- The Region of Waterloo is under no obligation to accept material that does not comply with regulatory criteria.
- Asbestos waste must not be mixed or transported with other waste material.
- The transporter must wear a safety vest and safety boots, and is responsible for unloading in the specific location identified by Waste Management staff.
- Failure to comply with Waste Management staff direction may result in suspension or denial of future requests for the disposal of asbestos.
Note: Vermiculite is, by default, considered to contain asbestos. Therefore, it is handled like asbestos material. The vermiculite waste generator may however, submit proof that the material is asbestos free. Following review and approval by a Senior Environmental Engineer or Waste Management Operations Supervisor, the material could then be handled as regular industrial waste.
Disposal days and hours
- Asbestos waste is accepted once a week on Wednesdays between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- There are a limited number of loads accepted each week, with requests reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Receipt of asbestos after 3 p.m. on Wednesday or on an alternate day, is subject to review and approval by a Waste Management Operations Supervisor.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to notify Waste Management via email or fax (noted above) prior to 3 p.m. on the approved disposal day if asbestos loads will be late or cancelled.
- Failure to notify Waste Management of late or cancelled loads may result in suspension or denial of future requests for the disposal of asbestos.
