Free asbestos disposal trial launched in Sydney
The NSW state government has launched a $9 million two-year trial programme offering free asbestos collection and disposal for Sydney households to combat illegal dumping. One in three homes built before 1990 contains asbestos, and more than 4,000 Australians die annually from exposure to the hazardous material. The initiative aims to provide a safe disposal solution for residents uncertain about handling asbestos waste.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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