Asbestos waste piling up with fewer places to put it

By Marc Moncrief
Updated November 25 2015 - 12:08am, first published November 24 2015 - 11:51pm
National report says there are "no good plans" to deal with asbestos waste. Photo: Jay Cronan
National report says there are "no good plans" to deal with asbestos waste. Photo: Jay Cronan
Andrew Morrison, and a colleague removing asbestos linings from an old in-ground pool. Photo: Glen Watson
Andrew Morrison, and a colleague removing asbestos linings from an old in-ground pool. Photo: Glen Watson
The report's author, Dr Joe Picken says 'I don't think you would say that there is a good strategic plan in any state or even nationally.' Photo: Leanne Pickett
The report's author, Dr Joe Picken says 'I don't think you would say that there is a good strategic plan in any state or even nationally.' Photo: Leanne Pickett
Andrew Morrison (left) says the lack of asbestos disposal options' just encourages people to do the wrong thing'. Photo: Leanne Pickett
Andrew Morrison (left) says the lack of asbestos disposal options' just encourages people to do the wrong thing'. Photo: Leanne Pickett

About 20 kilograms of asbestos-contaminated waste is generated for every person in Australia, and the problem is growing.

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