Who is authorized to haul asbestos-containing waste to a disposal facility?

• A. Anyone with a truck.
• B. Unlicensed haulers.
• C. Government agencies only.
• D. Licensed haulers.

Answer: (D)

Transporting asbestos-containing waste is tightly regulated to protect health, so only properly licensed haulers are authorized. The license shows they’ve completed the required training for handling and packaging asbestos, use of appropriate containment, notification and labeling, and the ability to manage waste manifests and chain-of-custody. Licensed haulers also have the right equipment, vehicles, insurance, and procedures to ensure the waste is transported safely to a disposal facility. Unlicensed haulers don’t meet these standards and would be in violation of regulations if they transport asbestos. Government agencies may perform certain roles in oversight, but the authorization to haul typically rests with licensed contractors who meet the regulatory requirements.