Asbestos Disposal in Wollongong
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The short answer
Whytes Gully doesn't take asbestos.
Wollongong's Waste and Resource Recovery Park at Kembla Grange does not accept
it, and putting asbestos in a household bin is illegal.
When we remove asbestos, we wrap it and take it to a licensed facility,
with paperwork.
About asbestos disposal in Wollongong
This is the question we get most.
The short answer for Wollongong households is that the local tip is not an
option for asbestos.
In the Shellharbour and Kiama council areas there is a limited household
option at Dunmore, with strict rules.
Everyone else, and every contractor, needs a licensed facility.
Where to dispose of asbestos in the Illawarra
Wollongong households
The Wollongong Waste and Resource Recovery Park (Whytes Gully), Reddalls Road,
Kembla Grange, does not accept asbestos.
It is illegal to put asbestos in a household bin.
Shellharbour and Kiama households: Dunmore
Dunmore Recycling & Waste Disposal Depot, 44 Buckleys Road, Dunmore,
takes household bonded asbestos from the Shellharbour and Kiama council areas
only, up to 100 kg or 10 m². No contractors or businesses.
Booked ahead, 8am to 3:30pm weekdays and 9am to 2:45pm Saturdays.
Apply at least five working days before and wait for a council inspection.
Double wrap in 0.2 mm builders plastic, bundles under 20 kg,
taped and labelled ASBESTOS. Minimum charge $320.
Council fee guide only, inc GST. This household fee is not our contractor disposal price.
Fees and rules can change. Always call the Centre before you go.
Kiama kerbside
Kiama's bulky waste drop off days and kerbside clean ups do not take fibro or asbestos.
Free collection schemes
The Illawarra Shoalhaven free asbestos collection program is closed to new
applicants.
A NSW free household collection trial was announced in July 2026 and is
expected to start in 2027. It is not open yet.
Found dumped asbestos?
Do not touch it.
Report it: Wollongong Council 02 4227 7111, Shellharbour Council 02 4221 6111,
Kiama Council 02 4232 0444, NSW EPA 131 555.
How we do disposal work
1.
Double wrapped
Waste wrapped in heavy builders plastic, taped and labelled.
2.
Loaded safely
Loaded into a covered vehicle without breaking.
3.
Licensed facility
Delivered to a facility licensed to accept asbestos.
4.
Paperwork to you
You get the disposal record for your files.
The asbestos rules in NSW
Where the waste can go
Whytes Gully at Kembla Grange does not accept asbestos,
and it is illegal to put asbestos in a household bin.
Waste must go to a facility licensed to take it.
The 10 m² limit
Without a licence,
a person can remove 10 m² or less of bonded asbestos in total for the job.
SafeWork NSW recommends a licensed removalist for any amount,
and homeowners must never remove friable asbestos.
What moves the price
Show the 4 price factors
- Weight and volume of waste
- Bonded or friable
- How it is wrapped and bundled
- Distance to the licensed facility
How asbestos removal works
1.Quick chat
Tell us what you have found and where.
We ask a few plain questions and tell you straight away whether it can wait.
2.Testing if needed
If nobody knows what the material is, we take a small sample,
seal it and send it to an accredited lab. Only a lab test confirms asbestos.
3.Fixed quote
You get one written price that covers the removal, wrapping and disposal.
No surprise extras once the job starts.
4.Neighbours given notice
Before work starts we let the people next door know what is happening, when,
and how long it will take.
5.SafeWork NSW notified
For licensed removal,
SafeWork NSW is notified 5 calendar days before work starts,
as the rules require.
6.Removal
The area is sealed off,
sheets come out whole where possible and are kept damp,
then double wrapped on the spot.
7.Independent clearance
Someone independent of the removal crew inspects the area before you use it
again, and you get the clearance paperwork.
8.Licensed disposal
Waste goes to a licensed facility and you receive the disposal paperwork for
your records.
Disposal: your questions
Can I take asbestos to Dunmore?
Only if you are a household in the Shellharbour or Kiama council area,
with bonded asbestos up to 100 kg or 10 m²,
booked ahead with a council inspection.
Contractors and businesses cannot use it.
Does Kiama kerbside collection take fibro?
No.
Kiama's bulky waste drop off days and kerbside clean ups do not take fibro or
asbestos.
Someone dumped asbestos near my place. Who do I call?
Report it to your council: Wollongong 02 4227 7111, Shellharbour 02 4221 6111,
Kiama 02 4232 0444, or the NSW EPA on 131 555. Do not touch it.
Where can I take asbestos in Wollongong?
Not to Whytes Gully.
The Wollongong Waste and Resource Recovery Park at Kembla Grange does not
accept asbestos, and putting asbestos in a household bin is illegal.
Dunmore depot only takes small household loads from the Shellharbour and Kiama
council areas, booked ahead. When we do the removal,
we take the waste to a licensed facility for you and hand over the paperwork.
Is the free NSW asbestos disposal scheme open yet?
Not yet.
The NSW Government announced a free household asbestos collection trial in
July 2026, expected to start in 2027.
The Illawarra Shoalhaven free collection program is closed to new applicants.
Until the trial opens, disposal is a paid cost that we include in your quote.
Request an asbestos quote
We will be in touch within 30 minutes. If it can wait, we will say so.
If it should not be touched, we will tell you what to do in the meantime.
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