Learn more about asbestos, including where you might find it in your home, tips for hiring asbestos inspectors and corrective-action professionals, and more.
Non-friable asbestos
Non-friable, or loose, asbestos incorporated into materials such as asbestos-containing floor tiles and siding, is NOT accepted as part of your regular household trash or at the Montgomery County Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station.
For more information, including a list of licensed contractors, contact the Maryland Department of the Environment's Air and Radiation Management Administration:
Maryland Department of the Environment Asbestos Program
Phone: 410-537-3200
Friable asbestos
Friable, or loose, asbestos should only be removed and disposed of by a trained contractor. An example is asbestos insulation.
For more information, including a list of licensed contractors, contact the Maryland Department of the Environment's Air and Radiation Management Administration:
How should I remove and dispose of materials in my home that might contain asbestos?
See the Maryland Department of the Environment's "Frequently asked questions for Homeowners of Single-family residences" (PDF) for more guidance on asbestos-containing materials, including removal recommendations for such materials in your home.
