Asbestos Rules of Solid Waste Management

RULES OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: Chapter 391-3-4 [Revised August 20, 1997(Excerpted March 15, 1999)]

The following excerpt of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Rules provides the Environmental Protection Division authority for regulating "Asbestos-Containing Waste."

"Rule 391-3-4.-01(5) "Asbestos-Containing Waste" means any solid waste containing more than 1 percent, by weight, of naturally occurring hydrated mineral silicates separable into commercially used fibers, specifically the asbestiform varieties of serpentine, chrysotile, cummingtonite-grunerite, amosite, riebeckite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, tremolite, and actinolite, using the method specified in Appendix A, Subpart F, 40 CFR part 763, Section 1."

"Rule 391-3-4-.04(8) Asbestos Containing Waste.

(a) Collection.

  1. Vehicles used for the transportation of containerized asbestos waste shall have an enclosed carrying compartment or utilize a covering sufficient to contain the transported waste, prevent damage to containers, and prevent release or spillage from the vehicle.

  2. Vehicles used to reduce waste volume by compaction shall not be used.

  3. Vacuum trucks used to transport waste slurry must be constructed and operated to ensure that liquids do not leak from the truck.

(b) Disposal.

  1. Asbestos containing waste is to be disposed of only in a permitted landfill or other facility authorized by the Division for acceptance of asbestos containing waste.

  2. Asbestos containing waste shall be sealed in leak-proof containers labeled with: "Caution - Contains Asbestos Fibers - Avoid Opening or Breaking Container - Breathing Asbestos is Hazardous to Your Health."

  3. Asbestos containing waste shall be disposed of in such a manner as not to destroy the integrity of the asbestos containing materials containers prior to the placement of cover material. This waste shall be completely covered immediately after deposition with a minimum of six (6) inches of non-asbestos material."

Hard copies of this document may be requested from the Georgia Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Program or Solid Waste Management Program. For requests or questions regarding the compliance and enforcement of the above Rules, please contact either Georgia program at (404) 362-2537.