Waste containing asbestos is hazardous waste, and is classified as such pursuant to Presidential Decree 10 September 1982, no. 915.
To make things clearer, let’s talk about materials containing asbestos, such as building materials (eternit, fiber cement); insulating materials (asbestos wool); building materials (roof tiles, panels); materials for industry (pipes, gaskets).
Asbestos is a natural mineral with a fibrous structure belonging to the chemical class of silicates. It has been used for centuries for its heat, fire, and corrosion resistance properties.
For centuries it was considered a safe material, used as early as the Middle Ages to cover fireplaces and stoves. Again, its diffusion was exponential in the following centuries, and it became an important mineral for the production of building materials (such as eternit) and insulating materials, used for palaces, houses, etc.
As early as the sixties and seventies, however, evidence began to emerge in Europe that it was very harmful to human health if inhaled. In 1972, Denmark was the first country to ban its use. In the following years, all European countries abolished its use, and in Italy asbestos has been banned since 1992. Unfortunately, there are many buildings that still contain it today. Inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious diseases, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and numerous other forms of cancer.
For this reason, asbestos removal is a dangerous procedure that must be carried out by qualified personnel.
In addition, waste containing asbestos must be managed rigorously, and is scrupulously regulated by legislation. In fact, these can only be treated or disposed of by authorized companies, such as Eurocorporation, which is in possession of the necessary authorizations and certifications.
Thanks to certified partners, Eurocorporation offers companies that need it the asbestos removal and disposal service and guarantees, through them, the compilation of all the necessary documents and the correct management of the entire waste cycle.
Furthermore, the disposal of waste containing asbestos may only be carried out in landfills authorised for the management of hazardous waste.
Asbestos is one of the most controversial materials in the history of mankind. Used a lot, it has revealed its dark side after centuries, with the related health risks, and underestimated for too long. A story, that of asbestos, which we hope will never be repeated in the future.
