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Asbestos
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| Asbestos is a
naturally occurring silicate mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals.
Asbestos became increasingly popular among manufacturers and builders in the
late 19th century because of its resistance to heat, electrical and chemical
damage, sound absorption and because of its high tensile strength.
Asbestos can be toxic. The inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious
illnesses, including malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.
Since the mid 1980s, the European Union and most developed countries have
banned asbestos.
There is NO COST for San
Joaquin County residents to drop off these materials at the HHW for proper
disposal.
PLEASE DO NOT PLACE THESE ITEMS IN THE GARBAGE!
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Where Can I Take This Material For Proper Disposal?
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Residents
Residents of San Joaquin County can utilize the following resources to
properly dispose of certain types of asbestos:
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Residents may take double-wetted, double-wrapped, non-friable asbestos
(total load to HHW cannot exceed 125 pounds per trip) to San Joaquin
County's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility for proper disposal..
Residents may transport up to 125 pounds of material (in total) per trip
FREE of charge. Click on the link below or call (209) 468-5670 for
more information.
Businesses
Businesses must deliver these materials to designated landfill sites or contact a hazardous material hauler to dispose of large
quantities of pressure treated lumber or posts. Businesses may take
small quantities of double-wetted, double-wrapped, non-friable asbestos
(total load to HHW cannot exceed 125 pounds per trip) to the San Joaquin County's Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility for a fee. Click on the "Small
Business HHW" link below or call (209) 468-5670 for more information.
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San Joaquin County Department
of Public Works
Solid Waste Division
Last updated 09/30/2009
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