New construction materials consisting of unfinished cuts of gypsum (also called “cut offs”) or other construction related debris from new construction

Disposal Instructions

• Signed declaration form required
• No pre-approval required
• New construction waste is assumed to not contain asbestos due to the waste materials being leftover/cut-off of new construction materials
• Materials may be disposed of normally in accordance to City of Kamloops site regulations
• DRC disposal fees apply - $200/tonne

This category applies to PACM where the origin, age, and content of the material is known to have been installed after December 31, 1989. It is widely accepted that construction materials manufactured after this date do not contain asbestos.

Disposal Instructions

• Signed declaration form required
• No pre-approval required
• Materials may be disposed of normally in accordance to City of Kamloops site regulations
• DRC disposal fees apply - $200/tonne

This category applies to PACM from residents/homeowners only where a hazard assessment has not been completed (not tested for asbestos) and the origin, age, and content of the PACM is known to have been installed before January 1, 1990, OR where the origin, age and content of the materials are unknown.

Disposal Instructions

• Signed declaration form required
• Accepted at Mission Flats Landfill only
• No pre-approval required
• Materials must be double-bagged and sealed in plastic bags that are at least 6 mils thick (0.006 inches) before arriving at a disposal facility
• Loads are restricted to maximum of fifteen (15) bags per customer per week
• Loads only accepted from residents/homeowners
• Material must be deposited in the appropriate location as directed by site attendants and in accordance with all other City of Kamloops site regulations
• ACM disposal fees apply - $250/tonne

This category applies to disposal of PACM originating from buildings where a hazard assessment has been completed and lab results have confirmed the waste materials do NOT contain asbestos.

Disposal Instructions

• Signed declaration form required
• Pre-approval required
• Hazard assessment (including lab results) and approval letter must be attached to declaration form
• Materials may be disposed of normally in accordance to City of Kamloops site regulations
• DRC disposal fees apply - $200/tonne

This category applies to disposal of ACM originating from buildings where hazard assessments have been completed by a qualified professional and the material has been tested and confirmed to be asbestos containing OR when PACM has not been tested and originates from buildings with a construction date prior to January 1, 1990 (exception for small residential quantities, see Category 3)

Disposal Instructions

• Signed declaration form required
• Accepted at Mission Flats Landfill only
• Not accepted at Kamloops Resource Recovery Center or the Barnhartvale Landfill
• Pre-approval required from landfill
• 48 hours advance notice prior to disposal
• Hazard assessment (including lab results) and approval letter must be attached to declaration form (if applicable)
• Materials must be double-bagged and sealed in plastic bags that are at least 6 mils thick (0.006 inches) before arriving at the landfill
• ACM disposal fees apply - $250/tonne

According to Canada Health and WorksafeBC asbestos is a hazard to human health when it is disturbed, thus becoming airborne in dust, allowing it to be inhaled. Asbestos that is contained behind walls, or within concrete is not deemed to be a significant risk. Prior to conducting any work on older homes it is recommended to have a hazard assessment done by a qualified professional. 

The only way to know for sure is to have a hazard assessment done by a qualified professional, this should be done prior to beginning any demolition work.  Unless properly tested, any PACM (see list above) from a building constructed prior to 1990 will be assumed to be asbestos containing and disposed of according to the extra safety precautions outlined above. 

Potential Asbestos Containing Material manufactured prior to 1990 (Category 3 and Category 5 material) must be double bagged in 6-mil (6/1000 of an inch) bags and sealed shut with tape prior to arriving at our sites. Bags must be sealed and handled carefully to avoid the risk of material escaping the bag.

Ask your local hardware store if they stock this type of bag. A standard contractor bag is only 2-3 mil and is not acceptable for Potential Asbestos Containing Material. 

Yes. Regardless of age of material or test results, these procedures apply to all waste materials classified as Potential Asbestos Containing Material (PACM) which includes:

• Gypsum wall board and mud compound
• Plaster and plaster board
• Vinyl flooring and leveling compound
• Ceiling tiles
• Cement pipe
• Stucco and cement siding
• Spray applied insulation and attic insulation

Demolition/renovation loads that do not contain and materials on the PACM list may be disposed of normally according to site regulations. However since this procedure is new to all customers and staff, you should expect an enhanced level of screening by site attendants. Be prepared to answer what specific types of materials you do (or don’t have).

All PACM regardless of age will require a completed and signed Asbestos Declaration Form.