In New York State, after asbestos waste has been abated, to what type of landfill must the waste be transported?

In New York State, after asbestos waste has been abated, to what type of landfill must the waste be transported?

• A. Hazardous waste landfill
• B. Solid waste landfill
• C. Recycling facility
• D. Construction debris landfill

Answer: (B)

After abatement, asbestos waste is treated as solid waste under New York rules. It must be sent to a landfill that is specifically permitted to receive asbestos-containing solid waste. Hazardous waste landfills are for wastes that meet hazardous waste criteria under RCRA, which asbestos waste generally does not. Recycling facilities and construction debris landfills aren’t appropriate destinations for asbestos waste because they aren’t authorized to receive asbestos-containing material and could risk releasing fibers. The disposal in a permitted solid waste landfill ensures proper containment and controls to prevent fiber release.

After abatement, asbestos waste is treated as solid waste under New York rules. It must be sent to a landfill that is specifically permitted to receive asbestos-containing solid waste. Hazardous waste landfills are for wastes that meet hazardous waste criteria under RCRA, which asbestos waste generally does not. Recycling facilities and construction debris landfills aren’t appropriate destinations for asbestos waste because they aren’t authorized to receive asbestos-containing material and could risk releasing fibers. The disposal in a permitted solid waste landfill ensures proper containment and controls to prevent fiber release.