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
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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Metro Waste Adelaide
Thebarton, South Australia
Metro Waste Adelaide is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Thebarton, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsHeathfield Resource Recovery Centre
Scott Creek, South Australia
Heathfield Resource Recovery Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Scott Creek, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsPort Augusta Resource Recovery Centre
Stirling North, South Australia
Port Augusta Resource Recovery Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Stirling North, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsCoober Pedy Waste Depot
Coober Pedy, South Australia
Coober Pedy Waste Depot is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Coober Pedy, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsThe Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia Inc.
Camden Park, South Australia
A community-based, registered charitable organisation providing information, education, advocacy, awareness and support to those in contact with asbestos in the environment, home or workplace and support to those suffering from asbestos-related diseases.
View DetailsAsbestos & You
Walkerville, South Australia
Asbestos & You is a specialised training organisation providing nationally accredited asbestos and silica awareness and removal courses for homeowners, tradespeople, maintenance personnel, and industry professionals across Australia.
View DetailsProject Asbestos Pty Ltd
Adelaide, South Australia
Project Asbestos provides comprehensive asbestos consultancy and removal services, including inspections, sampling, analysis, and awareness training to help prevent asbestos-related illnesses.
View DetailsMetro Waste
Thebarton, South Australia
Metro Waste is a waste management and recycling facility in Adelaide that has been operating for over 40 years, specialising in commercial and residential waste disposal, recycling, and asbestos waste acceptance.
View DetailsSouthern Region Waste Resource (SRWRA Landfill)
Seaford Heights, South Australia
Southern Region Waste Resource (SRWRA Landfill) is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Seaford Heights, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsNaracoorte Waste Transfer Station
Naracoorte, South Australia
Naracoorte Waste Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Naracoorte, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsThe Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia
Adelaide, South Australia
A community-based, registered charitable organisation providing information, education, advocacy, awareness and support to those in contact with asbestos in the environment, home or workplace and support to those suffering from asbestos-related disease.
View DetailsRamsay (Port Vincent) Waste Transfer Station
Ramsay, South Australia
Ramsay (Port Vincent) Waste Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Ramsay, SA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
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