Question 1

Does the disposal site need notice before asbestos arrives in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and the rule goes further than notice alone. Under Ontario Regulation 347, section 17(1)1, no person may cause or permit asbestos waste to leave the location where it was generated unless it is being transported to a waste disposal site whose operator has agreed to accept it and has been advised of its anticipated time of arrival. That means the receiving site has to be arranged and its acceptance confirmed before the waste moves, not after.

The sequence matters in practice. The disposal s

Question 2

How should old lead paint scrapings be disposed of in Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

We found no Ottawa rule for lead paint scrapings from a residential renovation. The City of Ottawa says waste from building construction, renovation or demolition, such as plaster and drywall, is not collected with regular garbage.

The practical starting point is to ask your contractor how they plan to handle the waste before work begins. A contractor doing lead paint work should be able to tell you where the waste will go and how it will be bagged and carried out. Because we found no published

Disposal & Waste

Does the disposal site need notice before asbestos arrives in Ontario?

How should old lead paint scrapings be disposed of in Ottawa?