Asbestos Businesses in New South Wales, Australia
Asbestos in New South Wales is regulated under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the WHS Regulation 2017. SafeWork NSW handles licensing, inspections, and enforcement. NSW adopted the national model WHS laws, so its framework lines up closely with most other states.
Homeowners and unlicensed workers can remove up to 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos from residential properties, as long as safe work procedures are followed. NSW also runs a dedicated government portal at asbestos.nsw.gov.au aimed at residents, landlords, and renovators. The SafeWork NSW Codes of Practice on managing and removing asbestos carry legal weight under the WHS Regulation.
At the national level, the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) coordinates the Asbestos National Strategic Plan 2024-2030, which focuses on safely removing an estimated six million tonnes of ageing asbestos from buildings across the country. While states still have their own rules and regulators, the trend is toward national consistency through ASSEA, and NSW's regulatory settings already align with this direction.
Licensing
NSW has two licence tiers. A Class A licence covers friable (crumbly) asbestos removal and also allows Class B work. A Class B licence is needed for removing more than 10 square metres of non-friable (bonded) asbestos like fibro sheeting. Applicants need approved training through a SafeWork NSW-recognised RTO. Class A applicants must also show experience on at least three supervised removal jobs. There is a separate Asbestos Assessor licence for people who do air monitoring and clearance inspections on Class A work.
Regulators
Legislation & Codes of Practice
Asbestos disposal: There are 87 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Coffs Coast Resource Recovery Park
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
Coffs Coast Resource Recovery Park is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Coffs Harbour, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Sans Souci
Gymea, New South Wales
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building and pest inspections, asbestos inspections, and property assessments across Australia with local inspectors dedicated to specific areas.
View DetailsEnvironmental & Laboratory Solutions
Macquarie Park, New South Wales
Environmental & Labouratory Solutions is a privately owned risk management consultancy providing health, safety, occupational hygiene, environmental and risk management consultancy services with a NATA accredited labouratory for asbestos identification and testing.
View DetailsAztech Services Newcastle
Tomago, New South Wales
Australia's leading asbestos removal contractors and hazardous materials specialists, providing remediation services for asbestos, lead, silica, mould, mercury, PFAS and other hazardous materials across commercial, industrial and residential projects.
View DetailsTamworth Landfill
Tamworth, New South Wales
Tamworth Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Tamworth, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsCaldera Environmental
Billinudgel, New South Wales
Caldera Environmental is a commercial environmental consultant providing contaminated land management, environmental remediation, monitoring, and hazardous material management services across Australia.
View DetailsSafe Environments Pty Ltd
Blacktown, New South Wales
Safe Environments is a multi-specialist consultancy operating in the building, construction and property management industries, providing occupational health and safety services including asbestos management, slip testing, noise assessments, and hazardous materials inspections.
View DetailsOmega Hazmat Services Pty Ltd
Asquith, New South Wales
Omega Hazmat Services is a family-run business specialising in the safe removal of hazardous materials including asbestos, mould, biohazards, and chemicals, with over 20 years of industry experience.
View DetailsThe Strip Out Kings Group
Kirrawee, New South Wales
The Strip Out Kings is a fully licensed and insured asbestos removal contractor serving Sydney and NSW, providing safe and compliant asbestos removal services for residential and commercial properties.
View DetailsEnvironmental Earth Sciences NSW
Chatswood, New South Wales
Environmental Earth Sciences International (EESI) Group specialises in providing comprehensive solutions to assess, remediate, and repurpose previously developed land, with a focus on brownfield sites and environmental contamination remediation.
View DetailsKyogle Landfill Facility
Kyogle, New South Wales
Kyogle Landfill Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Kyogle, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsParramatta Demolition & Asbestos Removal
Rydalmere, New South Wales
Parramatta Demolition & Asbestos Removal is Parramatta's #1 demolition company providing demolition, excavation, and asbestos removal services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties for the past 25 years.
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