Poor and low-income households can hand over slate containing asbestos free of charge – BauskasDzive.lv

“Let the old asbestos roof go!” campaign of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) During this period, poor and low-income households can hand over slate containing asbestos free of charge, the Public Relations Department of VARAM informed LETA agency.

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Asbestos-containing construction materials are hazardous waste after their lifetime – they significantly harm the environment, polluting the air, soil and groundwater, and must be disposed of only in waste management landfills.

From one household, no less than 0.2 tons, or about 10 slate sheets, and no more than 3 tons, which is about 150 asbestos slate sheets, can be disposed of free of charge.

The total amount of funding for the implementation of the support program is 350,000 euros.

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When working with asbestos-containing materials, safety requirements must be observed. The work must be carried out in suitable clothing and the slate must not be broken, as dust is generated, which is dangerous for health and the environment.

Slate must not be buried in the ground, used for road embankment or other purposes. Asbestos-containing waste may be disposed of only in landfills that have received a permit from the State Environmental Service. Administrative responsibility is provided for improper management of asbestos-containing waste.