Home > Household > Asbestos
Asbestos
Not Accepted At Hennepin County Facilities.
Asbestos removal is highly regulated. All asbestos must be disposed of in a landfill that has been approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to accept asbestos.
Asbestos resources
Call the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Asbestos Program at 651-296-6300 and ask for the asbestos program coordinator for help with your specific asbestos removal situation. Also see Commonly Asked Questions About Asbestos in the Home.
The Minnesota Department of Health maintains a list of licensed asbestos contractors and has information about asbestos and proper removal procedures.
About asbestos
Asbestos has been used in more than 3,000 products to provide strength, thermal insulation, acoustical insulation and fire protection. It can be found in some types of ceiling or floor tiles, siding, shingles and insulation. Asbestos is harmful to human health when the asbestos fibers are disturbed and become airborne during removal. Asbestos is difficult to identify, so you may want to have the suspected product tested if it is not labeled.
Landfills that accept asbestos
The following landfills accept asbestos. You must call in advance.
Elk River Landfill
22460 Hwy 169 N.W., Elk River
(763) 441-2464
Veolia ES Rolling Hills Landfill
175 County Road 37 N.E., Buffalo
(320) 963-3158
Related items
Also see: Asbestos Tars.