Asbestos disposal at Olympic View Transfer Station

Need to dispose of asbestos at Olympic View Transfer Station? Follow these five steps carefully.

Step 1: Schedule required disposal appointment

Call Olympic View Transfer Station at 360.674.2297 to schedule your asbestos disposal appointment. Appointments are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Call at least 24 hours before your desired delivery day.

Step 2: Prepare the asbestos materials

We cannot accept asbestos-containing materials that are not prepared according to these instructions:

FRIABLE ASBESTOS

Wet all asbestos-containing materials with water or a suitable non-hazardous wetting agent.

Double wrap all the materials in sturdy and leak-proof plastic bags (6-millimeter minimum). Seal each bag. Bags cannot weigh more than 50 pounds each.

If larger pieces will not fit into a bag, double wrap the wet materials in heavy plastic sheeting (6-millimeter minimum) and seal the package with duct tape.

NON-FRIABLE ASBESTOS

Shingles and Roofing

Wet all asbestos-containing materials with water or a suitable non-hazardous wetting agent.

You do not need to bag non-friable asbestos (like shingles and roofing).

Step 3: Attach required label to each bag of friable asbestos

We cannot accept bagged friable asbestos that is not labeled with the Friable Asbestos Label. You do not need to bag or label non-friable asbestos (like shingles and roofing).

Step 4: Complete Asbestos Waste Shipment Report for each load

We cannot accept your asbestos-containing load if you do not bring a completed Asbestos Waste Shipment Report for each load. This is a legal document, so it must be legible. Write clearly or we will have to ask you to rewrite it.

Step 5: Deliver at the scheduled time

Bring your asbestos and Asbestos Waste Shipment Report to Olympic View Transfer Station for your scheduled appointment. Be prepared to pay current asbestos disposal fees.

Did You Know?

Both homeowners and contractors must check for asbestos before demolition or renovation and then follow survey and removal requirements if any is found.