The Division of Air & Waste Management's Asbestos Abatement/ Renovation Program was implemented to protect public health. Asbestos is the cause of asbestosis, as well as a rare form of lung cancer. The abatement/renovation program regulates the removal and disposal of asbestos in the state. Asbestos materials were used in industrial and commercial facilities as well as in homes until the early 1980s. Asbestos, a naturally-occurring mineral mined from the earth, was used to insulate heating ducts and to make roofing tiles and siding material.
Before removing asbestos containing materials for a renovation program or before demolishing or burning a structure containing asbestos materials, owners are advised to have an inspection by a Delaware licensed asbestos inspector. Additionally, owners or contractors must notify DNREC at least 10 working days before removing asbestos from a building. Finally, asbestos-containing materials can only be disposed of in approved disposal facilities. Under certain conditions, homeowners can remove and repair asbestos containing materials themselves .
For information on asbestos management and control in Delaware:
Asbestos Management & Control Program
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control
715 Grantham Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
302.323.4542 (New Castle County)
302.739.9402 (Kent/Sussex County)
Attention: Colin Gomes (email: colin.gomes@state.de.us )
For information on asbestos disposal locations and waste haulers:
Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Branch
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
302.739.9403
Attention: Karen J’Anthony (email: karen.janthony@state.de.us )
For information on Delaware Licensed Asbestos Inspection Firms and Abatement Contractors:
Office of Management & Budget
Division of Facilities Management
302.739.5644
http://dfm.delaware.gov/envsrv/asbestos/
Attention: Doyle Tiller (email: doyle.tiller@state.de.us )
