Mag ik zelf onderzoeken of een materiaal asbest bevat?

No. Only a certified company is allowed to do this. You can find a list of these companies at Ascert.

Wanneer heb ik een asbestinventarisatierapport nodig?

You always need an asbestos inventory report if you are going to demolish (or have someone demolish) a building (or part of a building), even if you personally believe that there are no asbestos-containing materials in (that part of) the building. You also need an asbestos inventory report if you are going to remove the chimney or flue from a building. The only exception to this is if you can demonstrate that the building (or part thereof) in question was built after January 1, 1994. If you do not meet the three Requirements for removing asbestos-containing materials yourself (see above), you will also always need an asbestos inventory report. The report must be prepared by a certified asbestos inventory company. You can find a list of these companies at Ascert. An asbestos inventory report prepared by you or by a non-certified company is invalid.

Aan welke voorwaarden moet ik voldoen om zelf asbest te mogen verwijderen?

You are the private owner and are performing the work yourself. The property must be a residence or outbuilding on your own property that is not used for commercial purposes. You may not have the work done by a contractor or friends.The materials must be one of the permitted, bonded types (max. 35 $m^2$). This applies exclusively to screwed-down, bonded corrugated sheets (where the sheets are intact and not cut, broken, or otherwise altered) or to loose, bonded floor tiles/flooring. In total, the amount may never exceed 35 $m^2$ per cadastral parcel. You must have submitted an approved demolition notification to the municipality in advance. You must report the work digitally in advance via the Omgevingsloket. Only after the municipality has granted permission (or the deadline has passed) may you carefully remove and pack the material in accordance with the regulations.

Demolition notification

Do you want to demolish a property or home? Or part of one? If so, in most cases you must file a demolition notification. In some cases, you will need a permit.

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Requirements

When do you file a demolition notice?

You file a demolition notification if:

demolition will generate more than 10^{m3 of} waste;
you are removing asbestos during demolition.

If the building in question is pre-1994, an asbestos inventory report must be prepared for it. An asbestos inventory company can prepare such a report for you after inspection. Look for a certified company in your area on the website of Stichting Certificatie Asbest www.ascert.nl

You can suffice with a demolition notification without an asbestos inventory report if you are a private citizen and you are removing:

no more than ^35m2 of bolted, bonded asbestos-containing (corrugated) sheets (not roof slates);
No more than 35^{m2 of asbestos-containing}floor tiles or unglued asbestos-containing floor covering;
asbestos-containing window boxes or loose asbestos-containing sheet material.

You may remove these materials yourself and you may dispose of the asbestos at the Environmental Site.

Note that material that resembles asbestos must be treated as asbestos.

When do you need an environmental permit?

Sometimes you need an environmental permit instead of the demolition notification:

during demolition work on a national monument;
If the demolition violates the zoning plan.

When do you not have to do anything?

You do not need to do anything if:

if the demolition produces less than 10^{m3 of} waste and if you do not remove asbestos during demolition;
if the demolition work does not involve a national monument.
If the demolition does not violate the zoning plan.

Note that material that resembles asbestos must be treated as asbestos.

Submit a Demolition Notice

You can submit your demolition notice online via the Omgevingsloket at .

To do this, follow the steps below:

Click "Start Application" and log in with your DigiD
In Step 3, “Choose Activities,” type “demolition” in the search box
Select the activity“Demolition of a structure or part thereof, or removal of asbestos – Report (Federal Government)”
Go through the questionnaire
Check your information and submit the report

Health that you have this information on hand

When filling out the demolition notification, you will be asked, among other things, for:

The area in m² of the materials to be removed. Please specify this in square meters, for example, 12 m², and not the number of corrugated sheets.
Where the material comes from, such as the roof of a barn
How the material is attached—for example, screwed, nailed, or glued

Are you having trouble using the Omgevingsloket?

We understand that the Omgevingsloket isn't easy for everyone to use. That's why you can also use the municipality's demolition notification form; this form is easier to fill out.

Please fill out the form completely and send it to publiekscentrum@opsterland.nl

Register Asbestos-Free Corrugated Sheets

Do you have asbestos-free corrugated sheets on your roof or shed, and do you want to remove them? At the recycling center, we can’t tell just by looking at the outside whether a sheet contains asbestos or not. That’s why you must always file a demolition notification first, even for asbestos-free corrugated sheets.

Why is a demolition notice required for asbestos-free panels?

Asbestos-free corrugated sheets look very similar to old, asbestos-containing sheets. Employees at the recycling center cannot take any risks with health and safety on the spot. With an approved demolition notification, we know exactly what type of material you are bringing in, so we can accept it safely.

Cost

There is no charge for the demolition notification. You pay fees for an environmental permit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of frequently asked questions.

May I investigate on my own whether a material contains asbestos?

No. Only a certified company may do this. You can find a list of these companies at Ascert.

Are asbestos remediation costs tax deductible?

No, the costs of asbestos removal are not tax-deductible.

When do I need an asbestos inventory report?

You always need an asbestos inventory report if you are going to demolish (or have someone demolish) a building (or part of a building), even if you believe that there are no asbestos-containing materials in (that part of) the building.

You also need an asbestos inventory report if you plan to remove the chimney or flues from a building. The only exception to this rule is if you can prove that the building (or part of it) in question was built after January 1, 1994.

If you do not meet the three Requirements for being allowed to remove asbestos-containing material yourself (see above), you also always need an asbestos inventory report.

The report must be prepared by a certified asbestos inventory company. You can find a list of these companies at Ascert. An asbestos inventory report prepared by yourself or a non-certified company is invalid.

What Requirements do I need to meet in order to be allowed to remove asbestos myself?

You are the private owner and are doing the work yourself
- It must be a residence or outbuilding on your own property that is not used for business purposes. You may not have the work done by a contractor or friends.
This is one of the permitted, tightly-bonded materials (max. 35 $m^2$)
- This applies exclusively to screw-fastened, bonded corrugated sheets (where the sheets are intact and have not been cut, broken, or otherwise altered) or to loose, bonded floor tiles/floor coverings. The total area may never exceed 35 $m^2$ per cadastral parcel.
You have submitted an approved demolition notice to the municipality in advance
- You must submit a digital notification of the work in advance through the Omgevingsloket. Only after the municipality has granted permission (or the deadline has passed) may you carefully remove and pack the materials in accordance with the regulations.

What happens if I remove asbestos-containing material without demolition notification?

If you remove asbestos-containing material, without having filed a demolition notification to do so, you are guilty of an economic crime.

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Still have questions?

If so, please contact the Public Center