Asbestos can be dangerous to human health. Moonee Valley City Council is one of hundreds of organisations working towards an Australia free of asbestos-related diseases.
Asbestos can be dangerous to human health.
It is still present in millions of homes, as well as public and commercial buildings. Many buildings constructed before 1990 still contain asbestos.
In fact, across Australia, asbestos is in 1 in 3 homes.
An estimated 4,000 Australians die annually from asbestos-related diseases, which is nearly 4 times the annual road toll.
Moonee Valley City Council is one of hundreds of organisations working towards an Australia free of asbestos-related diseases.
If you are renovating, be asbestos aware. No matter how large or small your repair or renovation, asbestos needs to be carefully identified, managed and disposed of in the safest way.
Illegal asbestos disposal is a crime. There are strict laws relating to illegal disposal and heavy fines apply. This includes improper disposal of asbestos such as in kerbside or skip bins.
All asbestos waste must be properly disposed of at a licensed facility.
To find a licensed asbestos removalist in Victoria check the state government directory
The Asbestos Victoria website has information for homeowners, renovators, and businesses.
The Worksafe Victoria website has a list of current registered and accredited removalists.
Know the rules
Check out these fact sheets on asbestos:
Think twice about asbestos disposal
Do things the right way
Illegal asbestos disposal is a crime and fines apply for breaking the law. This includes improper disposal of asbestos such as in kerbside or skip bins.
Vacant landowners are encouraged to maintain the vacant block and to securely fence off the vacant block to minimise illegal dumping of asbestos or contaminated material.
Dealing with asbestos waste
If you are renovating, be asbestos aware. No matter how large or small your repair or renovation, asbestos needs to be carefully identified, managed and disposed of in the safest way.
Illegal asbestos disposal is a crime. There are strict laws relating to illegal disposal and heavy fines apply. This includes improper disposal of asbestos such as in kerbside or skip bins.
Asbestos should never be put in your recycling or waste bin. All asbestos waste must be properly disposed of at a licensed facility.
To find a licensed asbestos removalist in Victoria check the state government directory
If you decide to remove asbestos yourself, follow the guidance from Asbestos in Victoria.
The Environment Protection Authority also plays a role in the transport, temporary storage and disposal of asbestos waste.
The Asbestos Victoria website has information for homeowners, renovators, and businesses.