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?
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Grafton Regional Landfill
Elland, New South Wales
Grafton Regional Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Elland, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsMaterials Recycling Facility (MRF) - Cowra
Cowra, New South Wales
Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) - Cowra is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Cowra, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsXcel Environmental
Federal, New South Wales
Xcel Environmental is a licensed asbestos removal and consulting company providing asbestos assessment, removal, testing, and hazardous materials consulting services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
View DetailsD & D Asbestos Removal and Demolition
Kooringal, New South Wales
D&D Demolition and Asbestos Removal is a trusted provider of safe and reliable demolition and asbestos removal services in Wagga Wagga and the Riverina region, operating since 1988.
View DetailsCentral Waste Facility (Frogs Hollow)
Frogs Hollow, New South Wales
Central Waste Facility (Frogs Hollow) is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Frogs Hollow, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsBudget Demolition & Excavation Pty Ltd
Smithfield, New South Wales
Budget Demolition & Excavation is a proudly Australian owned and operated business that has been trading successfully in the construction industry for more than 15 years, providing demolition, asbestos removal, excavation works, civil works and plant hire services to residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
View DetailsTatracon Group
Freshwater, New South Wales
Tatracon Group is a top-tier asbestos removal and demolition contractor specialising in safe and efficient removal of hazardous materials including asbestos, lead paint, and mould for residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental clients.
View DetailsNambucca Waste Management Facility
Nambucca, New South Wales
Nambucca Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Nambucca, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsCooma Landfill
Cooma, New South Wales
Cooma Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Cooma, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsButtonderry Waste Management Facility
Jilliby, New South Wales
Buttonderry Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Jilliby, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsDeniliquin Landfill Depot
Deniliquin, New South Wales
Deniliquin Landfill Depot is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Deniliquin, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsLismore Recycling & Recovery Centre
East Lismore, New South Wales
Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in East Lismore, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
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