All asbestos-containing materials are placed into a minimum 6-mil poly bag using a double-bagging method. The material goes into a first bag which is sealed using the gooseneck seal method - twirling the open top of the bag and folding the thick twirled end in on itself, creating a seal that resembles a goose's neck. That sealed bag is then placed inside a second bag which is also gooseneck-sealed. The outer bag receives appropriate asbestos hazard labeling as required by Manitoba regulations. This is part of our certified asbestos abatement process.

Larger asbestos-containing materials that cannot fit in poly bags are shrouded in polyethylene sheeting and securely sealed using tape and the gooseneck method on open ends. This creates an equivalent barrier to bagging for oversized materials.

Each sealed bag passes through a decontamination shower room before leaving the containment area. In the shower room, the exterior of the bag is washed and wiped to eliminate any surface fibres that may have accumulated during the removal process. This ensures no contamination is carried beyond the containment zone.

Sealed, washed asbestos bags are transferred directly to enclosed trailers or bins for transport to approved hazardous waste disposal facilities. Drivers transporting asbestos waste must hold current Dangerous Goods transportation credentials, and vehicles must display proper hazardous materials signage as required by federal transportation regulations. View our certifications for more about our compliance standards.