EPA-Compliant Disposal & Clearance Certificates
Removing asbestos is only half the job — it then has to leave your property and be disposed of lawfully, and the area has to be confirmed safe. Asbestos waste cannot go in a skip or general rubbish; it must be wrapped, transported under the correct documentation and tipped at an EPA-licensed landfill that is permitted to receive it. And on friable removals, and larger jobs, an independent clearance inspection provides written proof that the area is safe to reoccupy or rebuild. We handle both ends of that properly, and we give you the paperwork — because a clearance certificate and disposal record are worth having on file for your records and for any future sale.
Why disposal is regulated
Asbestos is hazardous waste, and dumping it in general rubbish or a standard skip is both unlawful and a genuine risk to waste workers and the public. In Victoria, asbestos waste must be transported with the correct documentation and disposed of only at an EPA-licensed landfill authorised to accept it. Doing this properly is not optional and it is not something to cut corners on — the penalties and the risk both fall on whoever owns the waste.
How we dispose of it
Removed material is kept whole where possible, double-wrapped in heavy plastic and labelled, loaded to avoid damage, and taken directly to an EPA-licensed landfill. The transport and disposal are documented, and you receive that record. Nothing is left on site, and nothing goes anywhere it should not.
Clearance inspections and certificates
A clearance inspection confirms that a removal area is clean and safe to return to normal use. For friable asbestos removal, Victorian requirements call for an independent licensed asbestos assessor to carry out that clearance and issue a certificate — the removalist cannot clear their own friable work. For larger bonded jobs, a clearance provides the same written assurance. The certificate is your evidence that the area was properly decontaminated.
Why the paperwork is worth keeping
A disposal record and a clearance certificate matter beyond the day of the job. They form part of the property's history, they answer the 'was the asbestos dealt with properly?' question at sale, and they protect you if it is ever raised. Keep them with your property documents.
How it fits a removal job
Disposal and clearance are built into every removal we do — they are not an afterthought or an extra you have to arrange yourself. The full sequence is inspect and identify, remove under the correct licence class and controls, transport and dispose at an EPA-licensed landfill with documentation, then clearance where required. You should always confirm current disposal and clearance requirements with EPA Victoria, WorkSafe Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong, and we are happy to explain what applies to your job.
The bottom line
Lawful disposal and a clearance certificate are what separate a genuinely completed asbestos job from a half-done one. We include both, provide the records, and leave you with written proof the material is gone and the area is safe.
Common Questions
Can I put asbestos in a skip or general rubbish?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste that must be wrapped, transported under correct documentation and disposed of only at an EPA-licensed landfill permitted to receive it — never a skip or general rubbish. We handle transport and disposal and give you the record. Confirm rules with EPA Victoria.
Do I get a clearance certificate?
For friable removal, an independent licensed asbestos assessor carries out the clearance inspection and issues the certificate. For larger bonded jobs we provide a clearance too. It is written proof the area was decontaminated and is safe to reoccupy or rebuild — worth keeping on file.
Is disposal included in your removal price?
Yes. Lawful transport and disposal at an EPA-licensed landfill, and clearance where required, are built into every removal we do — not an extra you arrange yourself. Your written quote covers the whole job through to documented, compliant disposal.
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