Asbestos waste cannot be stored in a building indefinitely. Storage is only acceptable as an interim solution for asbestos waste. Asbestos waste can be stored at the generation site (the site from where it was removed) in appropriate containers for up to 90 days, but should be disposed of as soon as it is practical. It can also be stored at an intermediate location in a licensed solid waste transportation vehicle. Apart from these two cases, asbestos waste should always be disposed of at an appropriate location. Asbestos waste should only be disposed of at designated landfills which are authorized to accept asbestos. You can check with your local Health Department or branch of the EPA in your area for landfills that accept asbestos waste. Be aware that different states have different packaging, labeling and transportation.
If you are temporarily storing asbestos, it is important to do it safely in order to minimize the risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos should be kept wet while it is being stored in order to prevent it from creating dust, and must be stored in leak-proof containers. Asbestos can be stored in multiple plastic bags with a cumulative thickness of at least 12 mils. It can also be stored in a single plastic bag or in multiple plastic bags with a cumulative thickness less than 12 mils as long as the cumulative thickness is at least six mils and the plastic bags containing the asbestos waste are sealed in a fiberboard or steel drum. All containers used to store asbestos waste must be labeled with appropriate hazardous waste warnings. Asbestos waste should be stored in a secure area with controlled access, and should not be stored near other solid waste. When storing asbestos waste, always make sure that containers are not damaged or leaking and that they are protected from weather and from physical damage.
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