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A two-year trial will allow NSW households to have asbestos waste collected and disposed of for free under a new state government plan aimed at improving safety and reducing illegal dumping.<\/p>\n

Lismore MP Janelle Saffin has welcomed the state government’s NSW Asbestos Plan of Action, which includes $16m in funding to strengthen the management of asbestos waste.<\/p>\n

“We are investing $16m to improve the way we handle asbestos waste, creating safer environments for workers and the community,” Saffin said.<\/p>\n

“A total of $9m will go towards establishing a two-year trial of a household collection program starting next year, which will offer households a free pick-up and disposal service for asbestos waste.<\/p>\n

“This critical reform is designed to reduce illegal dumping and ensure safer handling for families and workers.”<\/p>\n

The trial is part of the government’s response to the chief scientist’s report into asbestos in the waste stream.<\/p>\n

Illegal dumping remains a significant issue across NSW, costing councils millions of dollars each year in clean-up efforts.<\/p>\n

Asbestos waste is frequently found in illegally dumped materials, partly due to the high cost of proper disposal.<\/p>\n

Many people renovating older properties are unaware of how to safely dispose of asbestos or find the process too expensive, which can lead to unsafe or illegal dumping.<\/p>\n

The new collection service aims to remove that barrier by making safe disposal both easier and free.<\/p>\n

The NSW Asbestos Plan of Action also outlines wider measures to address asbestos across the waste supply chain, including stronger site controls, improved worker training, and steps to prevent contamination.<\/p>\n

The plan was developed following extensive consultation and is available online at epa.nsw.gov.au\/Your-environment\/Recycling-and-reuse\/resource-recovery-framework\/management-asbestos-recovered<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A two-year trial will allow NSW households to have asbestos waste collected and disposed of for free under a new state government plan aimed at improving safety and reducing illegal dumping. Lismore MP Janelle Saffin has welcomed the state government’s NSW Asbestos Plan of Action, which includes $16m in funding to strengthen the management of […]<\/p>\n

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