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
Who needs a licence to remove asbestos in New South Wales?
Where can I dispose of household asbestos in New South Wales?
How do I get a suspected asbestos sample tested in New South Wales?
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Bankstown Asbestos Removal
Chullora, New South Wales
Bankstown Asbestos Removal is an Australian owned and operated demolition company specialising in asbestos removal, demolition, excavation, and related services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
View DetailsStotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre
Stotts Creek, New South Wales
Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Stotts Creek, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsWollongong Asbestos
Helensburgh, New South Wales
A fully licensed and insured asbestos removal company that provides asbestos removal, inspection, testing, and disposal services for residential and commercial properties in Sydney, Sutherland Shire, and Wollongong.
View DetailsNorthern Beaches Demolition & Asbestos Removal
Balgowlah, New South Wales
Northern Beaches Demolition & Asbestos Removal is an Australian owned and operated demolition company providing safe and efficient demolition, excavation, and asbestos removal services for the past 25 years.
View DetailsDB Demolition Trading Pty Ltd
Dover Heights, New South Wales
DB Demolition offers professional demolition and strip-out services for residential and commercial customers across Sydney, with over 15 years of experience in the industry.
View DetailsENVIRO CORP
Bankstown, New South Wales
A boutique environmental consultancy specialising in air quality, odour, and acoustic consulting, as well as occupational health and safety services for businesses in Sydney and Canberra.
View DetailsReddot Enterprises Pty Ltd
Seven Hills, New South Wales
Reddot Fire and Cleardot Asbestos and Demolition is a 100% Australian privately owned company founded in 1990 that provides comprehensive asbestos removal, demolition, fire protection, and HAZMAT removal services to government, commercial, residential and defence clients.
View DetailsHazRid Asbestos Removal Sydney
Croydon Park, New South Wales
HazRid Asbestos Removal is a professional asbestos removal company specialising in identifying and removing non-friable asbestos from residential, commercial, and industrial sites throughout Sydney.
View DetailsOn Demand Diggers and Demolitions
Molendinar, Queensland
On Demand Diggers & Demolitions is a trusted partner for earthmoving and demolition services across the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Northern NSW and regional QLD, providing professional services for residential, commercial and industrial projects including demolition, asbestos removal, site remediation, marine works, civil construction and machinery hire.
View DetailsK2 Consulting Group
North Ryde, New South Wales
K2 Consulting Group is a leading environmental and asbestos consulting firm providing specialised services in hazmat assessment, contaminated land remediation, asbestos management, and occupational hygiene consulting.
View DetailsCairncross Waste Management Facility
Pembrooke, New South Wales
Cairncross Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Pembrooke, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsAsbestos Removal Sydney Wide + Demolition (Serve Group)
Mortdale, New South Wales
Asbestos Removal Sydney Wide provides safe and professional bonded and friable asbestos removal services, along with demolition, lead and hazardous paint removal, and mould remediation across Sydney.
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