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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Environmental Monitoring Services
Mascot, New South Wales
Environmental Monitoring Services provides a complete range of monitoring consultancy services including acoustic/noise and vibration monitoring, asbestos surveys, and environmental assessments to help homeowners, architects, communities, industry and government authorities address environmental and hygiene issues.
View DetailsSurf Beach Waste Management Facility
Surf Beach, New South Wales
Surf Beach Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Surf Beach, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsAustralia Wide Safety Solutions Pty Ltd.
Lakemba, New South Wales
Australia Wide Safety Solutions Pty Ltd is an asbestos consultancy based in Lakemba, NSW, providing specialised environmental and safety services across Australia. The company offers expert asbestos consulting to help businesses identify, manage, and safely handle asbestos-containing materials in compliance with regulations.
View Detailssummerland asbestos services
East Lismore, New South Wales
Summerland Asbestos Services is a fully licensed asbestos removal company specialising in residential bonded asbestos removal and disposal across the Northern Rivers region.
View DetailsWatson Demolition & Site Services in Newcastle
Warners Bay, New South Wales
Industrial, commercial, and residential demolition contractor offering excavation, asbestos removal, and occupational hygiene services across Newcastle, Central Coast, Port Stephens, and Hunter Valley NSW.
View DetailsPenrith Demolition & Asbestos Removal
Horsley Park, New South Wales
Penrith Demolition & Asbestos Removal is Penrith's #1 demolition company helping residents and businesses with their demolition, excavation, and asbestos removal services for the past 25 years.
View DetailsResource Recovery Centre (Moss Vale)
Moss Vale, New South Wales
Resource Recovery Centre (Moss Vale) is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Moss Vale, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsDungog Waste Management Facility
Dungog, New South Wales
Dungog Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Dungog, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsForbes Recycling & Waste Depot
Forbes, New South Wales
Forbes Recycling & Waste Depot is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Forbes, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsTCDE Asbestos & Demolition
Tweed Heads, New South Wales
TCDE Asbestos & Demolition is an asbestos consultancy based in Tweed Heads, NSW, specialising in asbestos assessment and demolition services. The company provides expert guidance on asbestos identification, management, and safe removal to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. TCDE serves clients throughout the region with professional solutions for hazardous material handling.
View DetailsSummerhill Waste Management Centre
Wallsend, New South Wales
Summerhill Waste Management Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Wallsend, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
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