Instructions For The Removal Of Asbestos-Containing Floor Tile And Linoleum

Do's:

• Obtain a permit from Air Quality, and keep it posted on the work site at all times.
• Thoroughly wet the floor covering prior to removal operations.
• Keep floor covering wet during removal.
• Remove tiles in whole pieces, or linoleum in large sections. minimal breakage is allowed).
• Place wet material in 6-mil poly bags, or wrap in 6-mil poly sheeting immediately after removal. Seal bags or sheets with duct tape. Contained material should not leak.
• Transport material to landfill as soon as possible to keep floor covering from becoming dry. The landfill will need to keep one copy of your permit for their disposal records.

Don'ts:

• DO NOT remove floor covering in a dry manner
• DO NOT allow floor material to remain uncontained, or to dry out at any time.
• DO NOT allow contained floor material to poke or tear wholes in the 6-mil poly bags or sheets.

Please call (828) 250-6777 for additional information on removal of asbestos floor coverings, or for other asbestos material removal information.