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Welcome to the Shire of MERREDIN

Asbestos

Disposal of asbestos product is to be carried out in strict accordance with the requirements of Worksafe and the Department of Environment Regulation. Detailed procedures are available from the Administration Office. 

Asbestos material can be legally disposed of within the designated area at the Shire of Merredin’s Chandler Road Landfill Site on Thursday's ONLY.

Disposal of asbestos product will only be permitted if the following requirements are met, appropriate disposal fees have been paid, and the asbestos product is wrapped in 2um builders plastic.

DISPOSAL FEES

$71.80 / m3 - Minimum Fee of $35.90 applicable in all cases ≤ 0.5m3

ALL ASBESTOS MATERIAL OR MATERIAL SUSPECTED OF CONTAINING ASBESTOS IS TO BE HANDLED AND DISPOSED OF IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:

  • Asbestos material must be separated from other material for disposal where reasonably practicable;
  • Asbestos material must be wrapped in a manner that prevents asbestos fibres entering the atmosphere during transportation. Asbestos waste or material containing asbestos must be contained and sealed (double-lined or double bagged) in heavy-duty plastic (black) of at least 0.2mm in thickness.
  • Wrapped and/or bagged asbestos material must be marked with the words “CAUTION ASBESTOS” in letters at least 50mm high.
  • If to be unloaded by hand, no more than 3 sheets per bundle.
  • If unloaded by mechanical means, no more than 30 sheets.

All Asbestos Landfill Deliveries are to be made by appointment only by contacting the Shire of Merredin office 9041 1611.

Please note, payments to be made via EFTPOS at the Landfill Site upon disposal. 

Please complete the Disposal of Asbestos Form below and return to the Shire of Merredin.

How to Safely Dispose of Asbestos

Disposal of Asbestos Record Form

Business Debtor Details Form