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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Blacktown Demolition & Asbestos Removal
Bungarribee, New South Wales
Blacktown Demolition & Asbestos Removal is Blacktown's #1 demolition company providing demolition, excavation, and asbestos removal services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects for the past 25 years.
View DetailsOccupational Hygiene Consulting Pty Ltd
Rutherford, New South Wales
Occupational Hygiene Consulting Pty Ltd provides sound technical expertise and advice in occupational hygiene and workplace health and safety to industry across the Hunter Valley and Australia.
View DetailsJindabyne Landfill
Jindabyne, New South Wales
Jindabyne Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Jindabyne, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsInner West Building Inspections Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales
Professional building and pest inspection company in Sydney offering pre-purchase inspections, electrical inspections, dilapidation reports, and specialised assessments using advanced technology.
View DetailsGloucester Waste Management Centre
Gloucester, New South Wales
Asbestos disposal at Gloucester Waste Management Centre, Gloucester NSW 2422: a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility. Phone (02) 7955 7598 to confirm asbestos acceptance, wrapping rules and fees before you go. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsCombined Demolition Services Pty Ltd
Terrigal, New South Wales
Combined Demolition Services provides safe, sustainable demolition and asbestos removal services with a focus on recycling and environmental responsibility. The company specialises in complete and partial demolition, asbestos removal and testing, and excavation services.
View DetailsMemates Demolition
Ryde, New South Wales
Memates Demolition is a Sydney-based demolition contractor specialising in residential, commercial, and asbestos removal services with over 20 years of experience in the industry.
View DetailsProfessional Asbestos Removal P/L
Yagoona, New South Wales
Professional Asbestos Removal Pty Ltd. is a family-owned asbestos removal company with over 15 years of experience providing safe, compliant, and efficient hazardous material management solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
View DetailsPrime Environmental
Kirrawee, New South Wales
Prime Environmental Pty Ltd is a professional consultancy specialising in asbestos and workplace health and safety (WHS) issues, providing hazardous material assessment, remediation, and project management services across Australia.
View DetailsHornsby Demolition & Asbestos Removal
Asquith, New South Wales
Hornsby Demolition & Asbestos Removal is Hornsby's #1 demolition company providing demolition, excavation, and asbestos removal services for the past 25 years with a safety-first approach.
View DetailsKimbriki Resource Recovery Centre
Terrey Hills, New South Wales
Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Terrey Hills, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsBlaxland Waste Management Facility
Blaxland, New South Wales
Blaxland Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Blaxland, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
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