Asbestos - Household Waste Guide

Asbestos is a mineral fiber found in rocks.  Because of its fire-resistant properties, it was used in a variety of products to help aid in fire protection. In the 1970's, companies began phasing it out because of health concerns. In 1973, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) prohibited the spraying of asbestos-containing materials for insulation, fire protection and soundproofing. In 1975, EPA prohibited the use of asbestos for pipe covering if the material easily crumbled after drying.  In 1977, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned two asbestos containing products: patching compounds and artificial fireplace emberizing materials (ash and embers) containing respirable asbestos. The EPA banned most remaining uses of it in 1989.  If you need to remove asbestos from your home, get all the information and assistance possible before you begin and follow all safety advisories .Asbestos Testing& Removal: See “asbestos consultants” or “asbestos removal” in the Yellow Pages. For general information on asbestos: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) 1-800-662-9278.

Sanitary Landfills Licensed to Accept Asbestos

	Company	Location	Phone	Link
	Autumn Hills Recycling & Disposal Facility	700 56th Avenue Zeeland	616.688.5777	N/A	Call first; accepts asbestos from individuals and contractors; testing required.
	Central Landfill	21545 Cannonsville Rd Pierson	616.636.4096	N/A	Call first; accepts non-friable asbestos.
	Ottawa County Farms	15550 68th Avenue Coopersville	616.837.8195	N/A	Call first; accepts non-friable asbestos.
	Pitsch Sanitary Landfill	7905 Johnson Belding	616.794.3050	N/A	Accepts asbestos from individuals and contractors.