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Asbestos as Dangerous Waste

Asbestos can be found in old linoleum, ceiling tiles, siding, and other materials in homes built before 1977.  It was banned for most uses under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Asbestos lodges in the lungs and can cause serious illnesses.  As an air hazard, its removal falls under air regulations.

Local Air Agencies  generally regulate asbestos removal. 

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries addresses licensing and working standards.

Asbestos page from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry discusses toxicity.

Related information

Asbestos page from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Asbestos in Your Home describes where you might find asbestos in buildings, from the Environmental Protection Agency

Asbesto (Amianto) es una página en español de la Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.