Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) is not accepted at our facility in any form.
Asbestos & Lead Program:
- If the asbestos is friable (easily crumbled) such as in pipe insulation, it must be handled by an asbestos abatement contractor as it is very dangerous once it becomes airborne. Search for “Asbestos Abatement & Removal” or “Asbestos Consulting & Testing.”
- If the asbestos is non-friable (such as found in siding, flooring tiles, and roofing shingles) it may be removed under Section 6 exemptions of the Vermont Regulations for Asbestos Control (VRAC) when certain procedures are followed. The procedures include practices such as wetting the material, keeping the pieces intact, double bagging with 6mil bags, and using a licensed contractor and/or disposal facility.
Contractors and disposal locations:
- Catamount Environmental Wilmington, VT 800-639-3021. Abatement and disposal services.
- Rutland County Solid Waste District Gleason Road, Rutland VT 802-755-7209. Disposal of properly packaged ACM.
- Casella’s New England Waste Services landfill (NEWSVT), Coventry, VT 802-334-8300
More Information
Scientific studies show exposure to asbestos is linked to several diseases, including cancers. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure. The mineral also causes asbestos-related lung cancer, ovarian cancer and laryngeal cancer. For more information regarding mesothelioma, please visit this page.
For more information on locating possible asbestos sources in your home, please follow this link.
If you’re not sure if your material contains asbestos, please see this guide.