Our asbestos skip bins are hired by both domestic and commercial clients in the local Brisbane, Gold Coast and Ipswich area. The team at Coastline Skips are chosen by numerous asbestos removal companies as their main supplier of skip bins. Our drivers are experienced in dealing with asbestos skip bin management.
When you hire an asbestos skip bin with us the skip will be double lined on delivery by the driver, using 200um virgin plastic, as per the code of practice 2011. Quality duct tape will be supplied to the client to seal the bin at completion of the job.
All waste will be disposed of at an authorised disposal site. Waste tracking certificates will be issued after waste has been disposed to the client at request.
We have asbestos skip bins for hire in a variety of different sizes depending on your project size.
Pricing can be viewed in our online booking system on the home page, or you can contact us directly for customised pricing.
Asbestos Information
There are specific requirements how asbestos should be managed during removal as determined by the Queensland Government.
Asbestos Removal Licensing
It is best to seek out a licensed asbestos removal professional to perform any asbestos removal work. There are different types of asbestos and some types are more dangerous than others.
Licensed asbestos removalists have to follow strict guidelines to ensure the safety of themselves and the community.
In some instances air monitoring will be required for asbestos removal. Air monitoring is airborne asbestos fibre sampling that assesses exposures and effectiveness of control measures.
DIY Asbestos Removal
Home owners can remove up to 10 square metres of non-friable (bonded) asbestos without any certification, however they still need to follow safe work procedures and safety precautions to minimise the risk to themselves and those around them.
If a home owner wishes to remove more than 10 square metres then they must hold a certificate obtained under arrangements approved or established by Queensland Health. We encourage home owners to perform research on asbestos removal before considering the DIY approach.
Dangers of Asbestos
When airborne, asbestos fibres can be extremely harmful to humans. The fibres can enter the body through inhalation. Once the fibres enter the body they can become trapped in the lungs, potentially causing serious diseases such as cancer and other debilitating illnesses.
Exposure to asbestos fibres increases the chance of developing cancer of the lung, ovaries and larynx, as well as mesothelioma.
If left untouched, asbestos can provide little health risk to humans. When asbestos is disturbed the fibers become airborne and this creates the main risk of inhalation.
Is asbestos common in Brisbane, Gold Coast & Ipswich
The short answer is Yes. Asbestos was commonly used in the construction industry right up until around 1990.
If your home was constructed prior to 1990 then there’s a high chance it contains some form of asbestos material.
Throughout the 1980’s asbestos use began to decline as the health risks became more commonly known. Asbestos was still commonly used in bathrooms, eaves and other parts of houses where it’s value as a waterproof and heatproof sheeting was beneficial.
Some asbestos is very easy to spot. Asbestos roofing and fencing has a unique appearance, usually a wave style. Asbestos fencing can also contaminate the surrounding soil as the fibers settle in the soil over the years and during removal. Other asbestos is not so obvious, for example some vinyl floor tiles can contain asbestos. It is important to get any suspicious material tested prior to removing it so you know what you are dealing with.