As of Nov. 1, 2016 the Whistler transfer station no longer accepts gypsum board or drywall containing asbestos (waste asbestos drywall). This material is not accepted at the Squamish Landfill and must be handled and disposed of by a professional abatement company. For more information, visit: www.whistler.ca/drywall-waste.
The Squamish Landfill Public Depot accepts and recycles drywall that does not contain asbestos. The tipping fee is $345/tonne.
How do I know if my drywall is free of asbestos?
If your gypsum board does contain asbestos, the gypsum board must be removed from your site by a professional asbestos abatement company.
More information about asbestos in gypsum board including qualified laboratories and asbestos abatement companies is available here.
A Drywall Declaration Form is required to deposit gypsum board the Squamish Landfill Public Depot. Forms are available here, or at the landfill scale house.
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WorkSafe BC has several asbestos resources, including:
Curbside Collection FAQs
Collection schedule and electronic reminders