An asbestos project is any project that involves the abatement, renovation, demolition, removal, salvage, clean up, or disposal of asbestos-containing material. It would also include any action that disturbs or is likely to disturb asbestos.
A homeowner asbestos project is one that takes place at a single-family, owner-occupied residence. In other words, if you own and live in a home with asbestos, you are allowed to do your own asbestos removal. Condos are not considered to be single-family residences.
Yes, if you are planning a home remodel or demolition, you are required to find out if there is asbestos. If you are remodeling, you are allowed to sample for suspected asbestos yourself. You can get started by contacting an asbestos laboratory, listed in your local yellow pages under Asbestos Consulting and Testing. The laboratory will instruct you how to take the sample that they will analyze for asbestos. This procedure is relatively inexpensive.
If you are planning a demolition, you are required to have an asbestos survey performed by a certified AHERA building inspector. AHERA building inspectors are also listed in your local yellow pages under Asbestos. An AHERA building inspector is specially trained and certified to do asbestos surveys. AHERA refers to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, which directed the U.S. EPA to establish guidelines for dealing with asbestos.
You are required to notify us before beginning work on an asbestos project.
The only exception is for asbestos projects involving less than 10 linear
or 48 square feet (per structure and year) and removal of nonfriable asbestos
roofing or caulking.
Homeowners performing their own asbestos removal need only to return an asbestos notification form before beginning work. There is a $25 fee. A copy of the notification and other supporting documentation must be available at the asbestos project or demolition site.
The asbestos notification form for homeowners is available here as a PDF document. You will need the freeware Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the form and print it. Once you have printed the form, please submit it by mail along with the $25 fee, saving a duplicate copy for yourself. If you are in doubt about how to proceed with an asbestos notification, please contact an agency customer service representative at (206) 343-8800 or 1-800-552-3565.
As a homeowner, you are allowed to perform asbestos removal yourself, but it's important for your health and safety that you perform the work correctly. Some basic ground rules always apply. You need to make sure that the asbestos-containing material is thoroughly wet before disturbing it to keep asbestos fibers from getting loose in the air. Plastic sheeting needs to be placed on the floor, up walls and over storage areas -- all to ensure that asbestos ends up on the plastic and nowhere else. You also need to use plastic bags for disposing of debris. Once the wet asbestos material is in a plastic bag, seal it carefully to keep the asbestos contained.
The person doing the work needs protection as well. Wear an appropriate respirator, disposable coveralls, goggles, disposable gloves, and rubber boots.
We offer instructional materials for homeowner-performed removal projects for spray-on popcorn ceilings, cement asbestos board siding, vinyl flooring, convection and forced-air heating systems. All of our materials clearly outline what procedures you need to follow to do the job safely. Contact an agency customer service representative at (206) 343-8800 or 1-800-552-3565 to get materials sent to you.
Asbestos-containing waste must be disposed within 10 days of its removal at a disposal site authorized to accept asbestos waste.
You will also need to follow specific waste tracking guidelines. This involves completing a waste authorization form/log that includes information about the approximate quantity of the disposal. Ask your nearest disposal facility for details.
Disposal facilities in the central Puget Sound area that are authorized to accept asbestos waste are listed below.
| County | Disposal site (Contact for fees) | Restrictions/Requirements |
| King |
Cedar Hills Landfill 16645 228th Ave SE Maple Valley, WA (206) 296-0494 |
Asbestos waste from King County (waste from inside Seattle is charged at triple rate). 24 hours prior notice. play shooting games PSAPCA notification. Waste authorization form/ log to be completed at landfill. |
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Eastmont Transfer Station 7155 W. Marginal Way SW Seattle, WA (206) 762-3000 |
Asbestos waste from all cities and counties. Call for appointment. PSAPCA notification. Waste authorization form/log to be completed at landfill. |
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Rabanco Recycling Company 2733 3rd Ave S Seattle, WA (206) 623-4080 |
Asbestos waste from all cities and counties. Call for appointment. PSAPCA notification. Waste authorization form/log to be completed at landfill. |
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Seattle Disposal Company 54 Dawson Street Seattle, WA (206) 763-2800 |
Asbestos waste from all cities and counties. Container renting/hauling only. PSAPCA notification. Waste authorization form/log. |
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| Snohomish |
There are currently no landfills in Snohomish County that can accept asbestos. The Eastmont Transfer Station and Rebanco Recycling in Seattle are the closest available sites. |
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| Pierce |
Hidden Valley Landfill 17295 Meridian Tacoma, WA (206) 847-7555 |
Asbestos waste from all cities and counties. 24-hours prior notice. PSAPCA notification. |
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Tacoma Landfill 3510 Mullen Street Tacoma, WA (206) 591-5543 |
Asbestos waste from the city of Tacoma only. 24-hours prior notice. PSAPCA notification. |
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| Kitsap |
Kitsap County Landfill 1015 SW Barney White Road Port Orchard, WA (206) 674-2331 |
Asbestos waste from all cities and counties. 24-hours prior notice. PSAPCA notification. Waste authorization form/log to be completed at landfill. |
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