Asbestos Disposal
Trust Island Junk Solutions for safe, compliant collection, transport, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials
Keep Asbestos Out of Your Living Space and Landfill
Asbestos was once a commonly used material in drywall, flooring, insulation, and cement products, and it’s still present in many older buildings on Vancouver Island. When disturbed, asbestos fibres can pose serious health risks. Island Junk Solutions helps you handle asbestos materials safely by coordinating testing, containment, and compliant disposal through approved facilities.
If your drywall, vermiculite insulation, flooring, or other building materials test positive for asbestos, they must be handled under WorkSafeBC, Capital Regional District (CRD), and Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) guidelines. We work with certified abatement partners for removal, then transport the material to authorized disposal sites, ensuring the entire process meets legal and safety standards.
Testing Before Disposal
The CRD requires asbestos testing for drywall, textured ceilings, certain tiles, and other suspect materials before they can be removed. Island Junk Solutions can take a sample and arrange testing. Once testing is complete, negative results mean we can load and haul the materials directly. If materials test positive for asbestos, we’ll coordinate with a licensed abatement contractor for safe removal before disposal.
Where Does Asbestos Go?
Asbestos waste is double-bagged or sealed in approved containers, labelled, and taken to facilities equipped to handle it — it’s never sent to general landfill trenches. Hartland Landfill in Greater Victoria and select Mid-Island sites have designated asbestos disposal areas that require pre-approval and special handling.
Asbestos Disposal Near Me
Asbestos Disposal in Victoria and Greater Victoria
We handle asbestos disposal across Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Highlands, Metchosin, Sidney, Central Saanich, North Saanich, and Victoria. From small home renovations to large demolition projects, we arrange testing and partner removal, and we’ll arrange for compliant transport so you don’t risk fines or health hazards.
Asbestos Disposal in Nanaimo and Mid-Island
Serving Nanaimo, Lantzville, Ladysmith, Cedar, Duncan, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Shawnigan Lake, and Cowichan Bay. Whether you’ve got a few suspect drywall sheets or an entire room’s worth of material, we’ll ensure it’s tested, packaged, and disposed of according to BC regulations.
Asbestos Disposal FAQs
Can I remove asbestos myself?
No, and it’s unsafe to do so. WorkSafeBC regulations require certified abatement professionals for asbestos removal in most situations.
Do you provide asbestos testing?
Yes. We arrange testing with accredited labs before removal or disposal.
What materials might contain asbestos?
Drywall, ceiling texture, vermiculite insulation, cement board, certain floor tiles, and older roofing or siding products can all contain asbestos.
Where is asbestos disposed of?
Asbestos is disposed of at approved disposal facilities, like Hartland Landfill or designated Mid-Island sites, which require proper containment and permitting.
Got Asbestos? Call Us.
Need asbestos taken off your hands safely? Let Island Junk Solutions arrange testing, certified removal, and compliant disposal so you can move forward without the risk.
Victoria: 778-966-5865
Nanaimo: 778-977-5865
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Often within 48 hours, depending on material type and compliance requirements.
Keep materials sealed and in a safe location; our team will handle containment and loading.
We do asbestos testing. If your materials test positive for asbestos, we can put you into contact with a certified abatement partner and take care of the disposal for you.
We haul away paint, propane tanks, some medical waste, bed bugs, needles, aerosols, batteries, general household chemicals and other toxic materials. Contact us to confirm your specific items.
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