Waste Disposal Facilities in South Australia, Australia

Licensed facilities that accept and process asbestos waste.

Asbestos must go to an EPA-licensed landfill or transfer station that accepts it. The SA EPA's guideline sets out wetting, double-wrapping in 200-micron plastic, taping and labelling.

Asbestos is a trackable waste in South Australia, so movements are recorded on an EPA transport certificate unless an exemption applies. Carting it for a fee needs an EPA transporter licence.

Removal work itself is regulated by SafeWork SA, and licensed removalists usually arrange disposal as part of the job.

Asbestos has been banned across Australia since 31 December 2003. Homes in South Australia built or renovated before 1990 are the most likely to contain it.

Call ahead to confirm the facility accepts your type and amount of asbestos, and check its fees, booking and packaging rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I dispose of asbestos waste in South Australia?

Asbestos cannot go in general or kerbside waste anywhere in Australia. In South Australia it must be wrapped, labelled and taken to a facility specifically licensed to accept asbestos. Not every transfer station or landfill takes it, so check the site accepts asbestos and book in before arriving. SafeWork SA and your local council can point you to the nearest licensed facility.

How must asbestos waste be packaged and transported in South Australia?

Asbestos waste should be kept damp to suppress fibres, wrapped in heavy (200 micron) plastic and labelled as asbestos before transport, with larger loads often needing waste-tracking documentation. These handling rules are consistent across South Australia; the facility you use will confirm its gate requirements and any paperwork needed.

Where can I dispose of asbestos waste?

It has to go to a licensed facility. You cannot put it in household bins, skip bins, or recycling. In Australia, your local council or state environment protection authority can tell you which tips accept asbestos in your area. In New Zealand, it goes to Class A landfills authorised under regional council plans.

How must asbestos waste be packaged for transport?

The waste needs to be double-wrapped in heavy-duty polyethylene sheeting (at least 200 microns thick) or sealed in approved asbestos waste bags. Label each package clearly with "CAUTION - ASBESTOS" and the fibre type if you know it. Keep the material damp while wrapping to stop fibres becoming airborne. Most states and territories also require a waste tracking certificate or consignment document for transport.

What does it cost to dispose of asbestos?

Gate fees at Australian tips generally sit between $70 and $300+ per tonne. It depends on the state, the facility, and whether the material is bonded or friable. Friable asbestos costs more because of the extra handling involved. Some councils run discounted or free disposal days for small residential amounts, so it is worth checking with yours. New Zealand Class A landfill fees are in a similar range. These are gate fees only and do not cover removal, transport, or packaging.

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Port Lincoln Resource Recovery Centre

Port Lincoln, South Australia

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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.

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Goolwa Waste & Recycling Depot

Goolwa, South Australia

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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.

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Cungena Landfill

Cungena, South Australia

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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.

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Cambrai Transfer Station

Cambrai, South Australia

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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.

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Kangaroo Island Waste & Recycling Centre

Kingscote, South Australia

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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.

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Whyalla Waste Transfer Station

Whyalla Barson, South Australia

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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.

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Brinkley Waste & Recycling Facility

Brinkley, South Australia

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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.

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Mount Gambier Waste Transfer Station

Mount Gambier, South Australia

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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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Cleanaway Inkerman Solid Waste Services

Inkerman, South Australia

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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.

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Peterborough Waste Transfer Station

Sunnybrae, South Australia

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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.

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Riverland Resource Recovery Centre

Monash, South Australia

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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.

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Port Pirie Transfer Station

Port Pirie, South Australia

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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.

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