Removal of asbestos in any form, friable or non-friable, creates concerns because the material can cause respiratory damage if inhaled. Friable asbestos (soft and fibrous such as pipe insulation) is the most hazardous. Non-friable asbestos (often found in siding and roof shingles and floor tiles of a certain vintage) is less hazardous as it is less likely to break into airborne particles.

If you have asbestos wastes, look in the yellow pages under "Asbestos Abatement & Removal" and "Asbestos Consulting & Testing." Or call the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources at 802-241-3800 for further information.

Some forms of asbestos, such as tiles and roofing, do not need to be removed by a professional asbestos removal company, but disposal of these materials is still very strict and only some landfills are permitted to accept such wastes. Asbestos tiles, siding and roofing must be removed damp, specially wrapped in plastic and taken directly to a landfill which accepts the materials.

Check with private landfills to make prior arrangements for asbestos disposal. The closest landfill to our District that accepts non-friable asbestos is the Moretown Landfill in Moretown, VT (802-244-1100 ext. 231). The Moretown facility requires material to be damp, double-bagged in 6 mil plastic bags or duct-taped sheet plastic, with at least 24-hour notice, only on Tuesdays, at $160 per ton with a $75 minimum, and it must be labeled with the name, address, and phone number of the hauler, the remover, and the owner.  The Rutland County Solid Waste District also accepts asbestos shingles.