Waste Information

Asbestos is a minute mineral fibre which is known to cause severe health conditions when inhaled. The building product that is referred to as asbestos is fibrous cement sheeting, or "fibro". Asbestos or fibro removal is therefore regulated by a number of authorities in New South Wales including the WorkCover Authority.

Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs) are filters that catch stormwater pollution before it has a chance to enter waterways. GPTs catch most of the litter and silt but don’t stop chemicals going into the environment. The contents of the GPTs are emptied on a regular basis and sent to landfill.