Asbestos Disposal Options in Comox-Strathcona in Around Town
Asbestos disposal at the Campbell River Waste Management Centre is unavailable until further notice. Until further notice, residents and licensed waste haulers will need to travel to Nanaimo’s solid waste facilities.
Asbestos is accepted at the Nanaimo Regional Landfill on Cedar Road, on Tuesdays and Fridays between 10 am and 2 pm. Loads over 1,000 kg require a waste manifest and licensed hauler. To make an appointment, call 250-722-2044 ext. 3221. Residential loads to a maximum of 2 bags per day, can also be taken to the Church Road Transfer Station in Parksville without an appointment.
When dropping off asbestos, RDN and WorkSafe BC guidelines and regulations must be followed. Material must be double bagged in 6 mil poly asbestos bags, goose-neck tied, and sealed with duct tape. Material that is not properly bagged will not be accepted.
For more information and to remain up to date on the disposal options available visit:Â Â www.cswm.ca/asbestos.
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