November is Asbestos Awareness Month and we are providing free services to increase awareness of the dangers of asbestos among homeowners and renovators.
Free Asbestos Information Session
Find out how to safely identify, remove and dispose of asbestos in your own home at this free information session. Receive all the information you need to carefully remove asbestos sheets under the size of 10 sqm.
This is a face-to-face event and is strictly for residents of Cumberland LGA.
When: Saturday 29 November 2025 from 10am to 12noon
Where: Auburn Centre for Community, 44A Macquarie Rd, Auburn
Cost: Free
Who: For residents of Cumberland City Council
Make a booking: Register now - places are limited
Free Household Asbestos Inspection
If you’re worried there may be asbestos in your home but you’re not sure how to identify it then Council is offering a free household inspection which consist of a visual assessment in order to help residents understand where asbestos is in their home. Each inspection will run for 45 minutes and will be conducted by occupational hygienist specialists.
When: Saturday 22 November 2025
Cost: Free
Who: For residents of Cumberland City Council
Eligibility: Your house must be in mostly original condition and built before 1990.
Make a booking: To book an inspection phone 8757 9000
Free Household Asbestos Collection
Book a collection to dispose of small quantities of loose, non-friable asbestos from residential properties. This asbestos must be already separated from buildings and not associated with any recent renovation or repairs.
Please remember that Council will not collect asbestos if:
- It is more than 10 square meters in quantity.
- It was recently removed from a structure as part of a renovation.
When: Ongoing Service
Cost: Free
Who: For residents of Cumberland City Council
Make a booking: To book a collection phone 8757 9000
Further information
To learn more about asbestos visit https://www.asbestos.nsw.gov.au/ or phone us on 8757 9000.
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