Asbestos
Asbestos is a hazardous air pollutant, a known carcinogen, and there is no known safe level of exposure. It therefore requires special handling for safe disposal.
Please follow these 4 steps
1. Read 
Asbestos Disposal Requirements 2018
If you have questions, please contact:
Marion County Public Works - Environmental Services
Andrew Johnson, Operations Supervisor
5155 Silverton Road NE
Salem OR 97305
Telephone: 503-588-5169, Ext. 4184
Email: Andrew Johnson
Fax: 503-588-3565
2. Visit
DEQ's Asbestos Info for Homeowner Site
for more detailed information and guidance on proper asbestos removal and disposal.
3. Complete this form prior to disposal:
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's Asbestos Shipment Report Form (ASN-4)
4. Schedule an appointment for Asbestos disposal. Asbestos is accepted Wednesdays by permit only. Call 503-588-5169 for a permit and appointment.
Asbestos Containing Waste (ACW): floor tile, cement board/siding, and composition roofing are common examples of asbestos containing waste, which were formerly referred to as non-friable asbestos. Friable asbestos fibers can more easily escape into the air. Examples are sheet vinyl with a paper or felt backing, pipe and boiler insulation (chalky blocked or gray cardboard type), duct insulation (a continuous wrap of gray paper on duct or gray tape on duct joints), and decorative sprayed-on materials (commonly known as popcorn ceiling). The Disposal Rate for asbestos containing material is $75/cubic yard.
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