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.
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National Resources
Asbestos disposal: There are 28 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a licence to remove asbestos in South Australia?
How do I dispose of household asbestos in South Australia?
How do I get a suspected asbestos sample tested in South Australia?
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GP and Sons Demolition
Largs Bay, South Australia
GP & Sons Demolition is a family-owned and operated demolition and asbestos removal company in South Australia offering safe, cost-effective services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
View DetailsSpecialised Services
Edwardstown, South Australia
Specialised Services is Adelaide's leading asbestos removal and demolition company, providing safe hazardous material removal and demolition services for residential and commercial sectors since 1979.
View DetailsMagill Demolition
Adelaide, South Australia
Magill Demolition specialises in residential demolition services in Adelaide, South Australia. The family-owned business has been operating for 50 years and offers full process demolition services including asbestos removal.
View DetailsCleanaway Inkerman Solid Waste Services
Inkerman, South Australia
Cleanaway Inkerman is a state-of-the-art landfill site that accepts a broad range of non-recyclable materials including domestic waste, construction and demolition waste, non-friable asbestos, shredded tyres and quarantine waste.
View DetailsPeterborough Waste Transfer Station
Sunnybrae, South Australia
Peterborough Waste Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Sunnybrae, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsHAZMAT Australia | Asbestos SA
Walkerville, South Australia
HAZMAT Australia provides comprehensive asbestos inspections, hazardous materials assessments, mould testing, and occupational hygiene services for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure properties across Australia.
View DetailsDEMS Consultants Pty Ltd
Adelaide, South Australia
DEMS Consultants provides airborne dust monitoring and asbestos testing services, with an in-house labouratory for sample analysis and an experienced asbestos assessor team serving South Australia for over 30 years.
View DetailsRiverland Resource Recovery Centre
Monash, South Australia
Riverland Resource Recovery Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Monash, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsPort Pirie Transfer Station
Port Pirie, South Australia
Port Pirie Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Port Pirie, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsAllstar Asbestos Services
Adelaide, South Australia
Allstar Asbestos Services is a licensed asbestos removal and consultancy company providing expert professional services for the safe identification, testing, and removal of asbestos from residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Adelaide.
View DetailsQuorn Transfer Station
Quorn, South Australia
Quorn Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Quorn, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsTotal Services Group | Total Asbestos Services
Mile End South, South Australia
Total Services Group is a licensed asbestos and hazardous materials removal specialist offering comprehensive remediation services including asbestos removal, demolition, and hazmat remediation across South Australia.
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