Asbestos is a highly toxic material that was commonly used in the building industry between 1945 and 1980. It is known to cause a number of lung diseases.
Report illegal dumping or removal of asbestos at a residential property
Complete Merit request:
Health > General Enquiry
Ask and record in the description of Merit:
- What is the exact location?
- How do they know asbestos?
Report illegal dumping or removal of asbestos at a building construction or construction site
Advise the caller to report to Worksafe
- Visit the Worksafe Victoria website or phone 1800 136 089, they are responsible for investigating this issue.
Request to remove asbestos from their own property
Council does not provide these services. Advise them to visit the Environment Protection Authority website for information on the safe removal of asbestos.