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Asbestos Disposal Requirements - Olympic View Transfer Station

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Olympic View Transfer Station (OVTS) accepts asbestos waste from all counties and cities by appointment on​ly. ​Follow these steps to request an appointment and prepare your waste. 


​Step 1: Request appointment

Complete the required Asbestos Appointment Request form. Appointments are available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. only.

An OVTS employee will contact you within 48 hours to confirm your appointment time. Do not visit the facility until your appointment is confirmed. 

Step​ 2: Prepare materials​

Materials must be wet upon delivery. Wet materials with water or a suitable non-hazardous wetting agent. 

Asphalt shingles 

  • Do not need to be bagged or wrapped

All other asbestos-containing materials

  • Double wrap in sturdy, leak-proof plastic bags (minimum 6 mil thick). 

  • Seal each bag (max 50 lbs. per bag). If larger pieces will not fit in a bag, double wrap the wet materials in heavy plastic sheeting (minimum 6 mil thick) and seal the package with duct tape.

  • Customer must load each package into a shipping container without staff assistance. ​​​

​Step 3: Attach label
Label each bag of asbestos-containing material with an asbestos label. Shingles do not require labels​

Step 4: Complete shipment report​

Bring a completed Asbestos Waste Shipment Report for each load of asbestos-containing material brought to Olympic View Transfer Station. This is a legal document, so write clearly in black or blue ink. For questions about asbestos waste disposal records, contact the WM Columbia Ridge Landfill at 800.685.8001.

Step 5: Deliver​

Bring the asbestos-containing material and Asbestos Waste Shipment Report to Olympic View Transfer Station at your confirmed appointment time. Be prepared to pay current asbestos disposal fees. Asbestos​ is transported by rail to WM's Columbia Ridge Landfill in Arlington, Oregon for final disposal.​​​

Did you know?
​Homeowners and contractors must​ survey for asbestos before demolition or renovation and follow Puget Sound Clean Air Regulations when asbestos is found. Before any renovations or ​​​demolition project check the Puget Sound Clean Air before you start ​asbestos flyer.

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