Waste Disposal Facilities in Tasmania, Australia

Licensed facilities that accept and process asbestos waste.

In Tasmania, asbestos is a controlled waste (code N220). It must be contained, labelled and taken to a site authorised to accept it.

Controlled waste has to be carried by a transporter registered with the EPA Tasmania for that waste type, so check a carrier's registration covers asbestos. Confirm with the landfill that it takes asbestos before you go.

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

Asbestos has been banned across Australia since 31 December 2003. Homes in Tasmania 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 Tasmania?

Asbestos cannot go in general or kerbside waste anywhere in Australia. In Tasmania 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. WorkSafe Tasmania and your local council can point you to the nearest licensed facility.

How must asbestos waste be packaged and transported in Tasmania?

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 Tasmania; 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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Scamander Waste Transfer Station

Scamander, Tasmania

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Scamander Waste Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Scamander, TAS. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Lutana Resource Recovery Centre

Lutana, Tasmania

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Lutana Resource Recovery Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Lutana, TAS. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Copping Waste Precinct

Copping (off Arthur Highway), Tasmania

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Copping Waste Precinct is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Copping (off Arthur Highway), TAS. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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White Hills Waste Transfer Station (Tip)

Smithton, Tasmania

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White Hills Waste Transfer Station (Tip) is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Smithton, TAS. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre (The Tip)

South Hobart, Tasmania

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McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre (The Tip) is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in South Hobart, TAS. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Burnie Waste Management Centre

Burnie, Tasmania

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Burnie Waste Management Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Burnie, TAS. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Jackson Street Waste Management Centre

Glenorchy, Tasmania

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Asbestos disposal at Jackson Street Waste Management Centre, Glenorchy TAS 7010: a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility. Phone (03) 6216 6712 to confirm asbestos acceptance, wrapping rules and fees before you go. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Launceston Waste Centre & Transfer Station

Mowbray, Tasmania

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Launceston Waste Centre & Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Mowbray, TAS. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Dulverton Waste Management Landfill

Latrobe, Tasmania

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Dulverton Waste Management Landfill is a regional landfill at 145 Dawsons Siding Road, Latrobe, in north-west Tasmania. It accepts commercial asbestos; for household quantities, Dulverton directs people to their local waste transfer station. Asbestos acceptance, packaging rules, booking requirements and fees can change, so call ahead before taking any asbestos waste. Source: Dulverton Waste Management (dulverton.com.au).

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Zeehan Landfill

Zeehan, Tasmania

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Zeehan Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Zeehan, TAS. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Port Latta Landfill

Port Latta, Tasmania

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Port Latta Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Port Latta, TAS. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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Spreyton Waste Transfer Station

Spreyton, Tasmania

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Spreyton Waste Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Spreyton, TAS. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.

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