Asbestos pipe disposal in California and Hawaii is regulated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). In order to dispose of asbestos pipe safely, you must follow these steps:
Hire a licensed asbestos abatement contractor.
Have the contractor inspect the pipe to determine if it is friable (easily crumbled). If the pipe is friable, it must be removed and disposed of as hazardous waste.
The contractor will wrap the pipe in plastic sheeting and seal it with duct tape to prevent the release of asbestos fibers.
The contractor will then transport the pipe to a permitted asbestos disposal facility.
The disposal facility will incinerate the pipe at a high temperature to destroy the asbestos fibers.
It is important to note that you cannot dispose of asbestos pipe yourself. You must hire a licensed asbestos abatement contractor to remove and dispose of it for you.
Here are some companies that offer asbestos pipe disposal services in California and Hawaii:
Ewaste Disposal Inc.