Please note: Asbestos-containing materials have different rules and fees than non-hazardous household garbage to help protect public health. Questions about disposal requirements should be directed to Waste Connections/Columbia Resource Company at 360-737-1727.

What to Test

• Interior walls and ceilings: acoustical tiles, glue dots, plaster, spray-on, orange peel & “popcorn” texture, textured surfacing material, such as trowel-applied and skim or brown coats that covers the entire surface
• Exterior walls: cement asbestos board siding, stucco and plaster
• Flooring: vinyl tiles, sheet vinyl, mastic
• Insulation/fireproofing: spray-applied, vermiculite, sink undercoating, thermal system insulation, fire/kiln brick and fireproofing (Exempt insulation: fiberglass, cellulose, mineral wool)
• Heating: white paper or seam tape on ducts, air-duct cement, air cell and insulation
• Gaskets: furnace, mechanical, boiler, wood stove
• Roofing materials: tar paper, felt, silver or white roofing paint/sealer, Nicolite paper, built-up roofing
• Electrical: switch gear, circuit boxes and fuse panels; wiring with cloth insulation (Exempt: Romex wiring)
• Window glazing, adhesives, caulks, patching, mastics, vapor barrier products (Exempt: plastic or synthetic materials such as Tyvek)

Remember: While some materials are more likely to contain asbestos, you can’t identify asbestos simply by looking at it. Dangerous asbestos fibers can be found in many materials within homes and buildings of all ages. Don’t risk your health or the health of your family and community. Always follow the proper steps when removing, disturbing or disposing of materials that may contact asbestos. As long as asbestos is not disturbed, damaged or worn, or the material is properly sealed, it is not considered a health hazard.