What are the technical specifications required by EPA for asbestos landfills?
Response: The regulatory responsibilities of asbestos are handled at the federal, state and local level. Laws and regulations concerning exposure to asbestos are dictated by the federal government; however, the proper disposal of asbestos-containing wastes and soils (into state or municipal landfills) is the responsibility of state and local governments. These governments are responsible for asbestos inspection and assessment activities, as well as the abatement of asbestos-containing materials. In this regard, in order to obtain technical specifications, one must evaluate individual state or local policies (which vary among states) that operate within federal law and regulation (http://www.fedcenter.gov/resources/facilitytour/landfills/asbestos/). As an example, the solid waste regulations of Colorado landfills require landfill operators to handle asbestos wastes in a specific manner. Friable¹ asbestos waste and non-friable² asbestos waste damaged to the point of being friable must be
