Siding shingles are nonfriable because the asbestos fibers are held in place by a cement binder in the shingles.
Disposing of asbestos shingles in maryland.
The most common and least expensive solution is to leave the original asbestos shingles in place and remove only the aluminum siding.
Instead cover the shingles with polystyrene foam insulation panels then hang the new vinyl siding using 2 in long nails.
So whether the shingles.
Asbestos shingles are not accepted at our facilities however small quantities of asbestos shingles may be brought to the county s household hazardous waste drop off days.
This material is accepted as trash this material is accepted as recycling.
Removing shingles can be safe.
Four plex and above projects are considered commercial and must have asbestos testing completed prior to recycling it.
The following is a list of landfills in maryland that accept asbestos wastes.
You can find a list of approved landfill sites in your area by searching online for your location asbestos approved landfill sites do not attempt to recycle asbestos or place it in domestic bins.
This material is accepted as trash.
Residents are limited to 4 bags per event for a total of 160 lbs.
It must meet the requirements for home repair debris.
As in all asbestos removals the material should be wet during the project.
When you remove those shingles they will either come off when you pull out the nails require you to snap them off or require you to cut them.
A refuse disposal authorization may be needed for free residential disposal.
We suggest completing testing before you tear off the roof.
But damaging the shingles can release some of the fibers.
Asbestos roofing asbestos roofing shingles can be removed as a non friable material provided it is not severely damaged during removal.
Separate your non friable asbestos products into trash bags double bagging the material.
This way you ll avoid the hazardous dust created by tearing the shingles off.
Asbestos cement shingles can be removed safely without costly teams of abatement professionals.
Mde suggests you contact the landfill at least a 24 hours before disposal in order to allow the landfill operator time to prepare a site for burial.
Non friable asbestos non friable asbestos incorporated into materials such as asbestos containing floor tiles shingles and siding may be included in your regular household trash.
Residents must wet and double bag them securely and limit the weight of the overall bag to 40 lbs.
Make sure that the landfill site can take asbestos waste before you start your journey.
Otherwise call bswm at 410 887 2000 for more information including limits on quantities at caf and waf.
Allegany county mountainview landfill.
Asbestos containing asphalt shingles can be removed by prying the shingles away from the nails and lowering them to the ground.
