Asbestos cannot be disposed with household refuse because it is extremely hazardous, and there is a set protocol to follow for its safe disposal.
Homeowners may remove and dispose of small amounts of asbestos from their homes themselves, but it is recommended that you call a state-certified contractor. To find an approved contractor in your area, review https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/offices/asbestos.shtml and call the NJ Department of Labor’s Asbestos Control and Licensing Section at 609-633-2159 or request the list in writing from:
Department of Labor Division of Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health Asbestos Control & Licensing Section P.O. Box 949 Trenton, NJ 08625-0949
Asbestos is typically found in houses constructed before 1980. Here are some typical asbestos-containing materials:
When In doubt about whether the material contains asbestos, get it professionally checked.