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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TYR Demolition
Bateau Bay, New South Wales
Australian owned family business providing residential and commercial demolition services, asbestos removal, and waste management with over 40 years of industry experience.
View DetailsAnesti House Demolition Sydney
Belmore, New South Wales
ANESTI House Demolition Sydney is a residential and commercial demolition contractor with over 30 years of experience providing comprehensive demolition services including asbestos removal, excavation, and site setup in Sydney.
View DetailsGallant Contracting & Asbestos Removal Services
Darling Island, New South Wales
Gallant Contracting & Asbestos Removal Services operates from Darling Island, NSW, specialising in professional asbestos removal and environmental services. The company handles hazardous material identification, safe removal, and disposal to protect properties and occupants from asbestos-related health risks.
View DetailsLucas Heights Resource Recovery Park
Lucas Heights, New South Wales
Lucas Heights Resource Recovery Park is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Lucas Heights, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Charlestown
Adamstown, New South Wales
Jim's Building Inspections Charlestown provides expert building inspection and assessment services across residential and commercial properties, including asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and specialised reports.
View DetailsInternal Strip Outs
Croydon Park, New South Wales
Internal Strip Outs Sydney specialises in complete strip outs and site preparation services ranging from bathrooms to total house, apartment, and office strip outs with 15 years of professional experience in the building industry.
View DetailsBINGO INDUSTRIES: Recycling Centre - Mortdale
Mortdale, New South Wales
BINGO Industries operates a recycling centre in Mortdale that provides waste disposal and material recovery services for building and demolition waste, located 20 km from Sydney's CBD.
View DetailsBroadcrest Environmental
Penrith, New South Wales
Engineering and environmental consultants providing specialised consulting services across acoustics, environmental assessments, flood management, geotechnical investigations, stormwater design, wastewater planning, and hazardous materials management for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Canada Bay
Horsley Park, New South Wales
Jim's Building Inspections Canada Bay provides expert building inspection and assessment services in the Canada Bay area, including general inspections, pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, and specialised reports.
View DetailsHazmat Detection & Removal
Eagle Vale, New South Wales
Sydney's trusted specialists in asbestos, mould, and hazardous materials management providing safe, compliant inspections and remediation services for homes, construction sites, and commercial properties.
View DetailsCTC Safety - Central Coast Training Centre - Tuggerah
Tuggerah, New South Wales
CTC Workplace Training delivers nationally accredited safety training and assessment for Australia's construction, civil, utilities and government sectors. They offer industry-aligned training delivered by experienced professionals to support workforce authorisation, compliance and safety outcomes.
View DetailsNewcastle Demolition PTY LTD
Whitebridge, New South Wales
Newcastle Demolition is a family-owned and operated demolition business with over 25 years of experience providing demolition and asbestos removal services for residential, commercial, and government projects.
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