Asbestos Businesses in South Australia, Australia
Asbestos in South Australia is governed by the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and WHS Regulations 2012, administered by SafeWork SA. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) separately handles transport and disposal of asbestos waste, with penalties up to $500,000 for individuals and $2 million for corporations for illegal disposal.
The big one: SA requires independent air monitoring by a licensed asbestos assessor for both Class A and Class B removal work. This has been a permanent requirement since 1 January 2021. Most other states only require air monitoring for Class A (friable) work. This means even a standard bonded asbestos removal job needs air monitoring before and during the work. The state runs a portal at asbestos.sa.gov.au for homeowners, workers, and businesses.
SA is part of the ASSEA National Strategic Plan 2024-2030, which aims to accelerate the safe removal of ageing asbestos from buildings across the country. While each state maintains its own regulator, the national plan is pushing toward more consistent rules, and SA's stricter air monitoring requirement goes further than the national baseline.
Licensing
SA has Class A (friable) and Class B (non-friable) removal licences. Licence holders must notify SafeWork SA in writing at least five days before starting removal work. There is an exemption for small jobs: up to 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos can be removed without a licence, provided safe practices are followed.
Regulators
Legislation & Codes of Practice
Industry Groups
National Resources
Asbestos disposal: There are 28 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I dispose of household asbestos in South Australia?
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Agon Environmental Canberra
Turner, Australian Capital Territory
Agon Environmental is a national environmental consultancy providing hazardous materials and site contamination advice for government, infrastructure, and development sectors, with services ranging from site assessments to waste management.
View DetailsPort Lincoln Resource Recovery Centre
Port Lincoln, South Australia
Port Lincoln Resource Recovery Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Port Lincoln, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsE.P. Asbestos
Port Lincoln, South Australia
E.P. Asbestos and Building Services is a specialist in asbestos management, removal, and building services throughout South Australia. They provide asbestos removal, inspection, demolition, and contaminated land site management for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
View DetailsGoolwa Waste & Recycling Depot
Goolwa, South Australia
Goolwa Waste & Recycling Depot is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Goolwa, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsCungena Landfill
Cungena, South Australia
Cungena Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Cungena, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsCambrai Transfer Station
Cambrai, South Australia
Cambrai Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Cambrai, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsKangaroo Island Waste & Recycling Centre
Kingscote, South Australia
Kangaroo Island Waste & Recycling Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Kingscote, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsWhyalla Waste Transfer Station
Whyalla Barson, South Australia
Whyalla Waste Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Whyalla Barson, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsCarters Asbestos Management
Bowden, South Australia
Carter Corporation is a South Australian family business providing quality Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Management & Consultancy services to the public and private sector, across Australia and New Zealand.
View DetailsJTA Health, Safety & Noise
Elwood, Victoria
JTA Health, Safety & Noise is one of Australia's leading independent workplace consultancies providing occupational health, safety, and noise compliance solutions through scientific expertise and practical experience.
View DetailsBrinkley Waste & Recycling Facility
Brinkley, South Australia
Brinkley Waste & Recycling Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Brinkley, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsMount Gambier Waste Transfer Station
Mount Gambier, South Australia
Mount Gambier Waste Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Mount Gambier, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
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