Asbestos Disposal

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Asbestos contains microscopic mineral fibers that easily become airborne and inhaled during construction projects. Exposure to airborne asbestos is associated with lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis (similar to black lung), and other cancers.

Asbestos is found in commercial, industrial, and residential settings and various consumer products. Although its use has diminished, there are still homes and buildings that contain asbestos building materials, like plaster texturing materials (popcorn ceiling), vinyl-asbestos tile, sheet-vinyl flooring with asbestos backing, cementasbestos board, and some insulation and roofing materials.

Disposal of asbestos-containing building materials is strictly prohibited at all Lane County transfer stations.

Handling asbestos and safe asbestos removal

Asbestos disturbed in a demolition or remodeling project can become airborne and harm you and others. For more information about asbestos and asbestos abatement, visit Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) at lrapa-or.gov, email [email protected], or call (541) 736-1056.

Disposal of asbestos-containing building materials

The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency requires that Lane County Waste Management Division staff screen for and prevent the acceptance of asbestos in materials brought to Lane County transfer stations. Disposal of asbestos-containing materials is strictly prohibited at all Lane County transfer stations.

Per Oregon law, Lane County requires that suspect construction materials manufactured or installed before 2004 be accompanied by an analytical report indicating that the material contains less than 1% asbestos. Lane County cannot accept these materials for disposal as trash without this documentation. Oregon law also requires that any structure built pre2004 (including RVs, campers, trailers, etc.) be surveyed for the presence of asbestos by a certified inspector before demolition occurs. Lane County will not accept these demolition materials unless accompanied by a copy of the inspector’s report indicating that the materials sampled contain less than 1% asbestos.

Asbestos-containing materials are accepted for special disposal by appointment at Short Mountain Landfill only. Special packaging and handling requirements apply. For information about your project and the safe removal of asbestos from your home and abatement, visit lrapa-or.gov, email [email protected], or call (541) 736-1056. For specific questions about asbestos packaging and disposal, contact Lane County staff.

Chad Ficek |(541) 682-3828 | [email protected]

Jake Schiewe | (541) 682-3899 | [email protected]

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