1926.1101(l)(2): Asbestos Waste Disposal
Employers must collect and dispose of asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment and contaminated clothing in sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or other closed, labeled, impermeable containers. Roofing operations follow the procedures in paragraph (g)(8)(ii) instead.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(l)(2) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 22 times in the last 3 years, in 22 inspections, with $102,438 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IL (5), NV (4), VA (3).
- Related part: 1926.1101(l) Housekeeping (24 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1101(l)(2) ("Waste disposal") is one requirement inside 1926.1101 Asbestos, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(2) Waste disposal. Asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and contaminated clothing consigned for disposal shall be collected and disposed of in sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or other closed, labeled, impermeable containers except in roofing operations, where the procedures specified in paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of this section apply. 22 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1101.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: IL (5), NV (4), VA (3), MI (3), FL (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | TOMS RIVER, NJ | $70,000 |
| SHRUB OAK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, LLC | MOHEGAN LAKE, NY | $6,250 |
| SARONIC INVESTMENTS | RENO, NV | $4,839 |
| PEREZ BROTHERS LLC | RENO, NV | $4,839 |
| DAVID LOPEZ | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $3,547 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Labeling and waste disposal requirements for glovebags in OSHA’s asbestos standard for construction (2018-03-19)
- Application of the asbestos standard to demolition of buildings with ACM in place. (2002-08-26)
- Bags for collecting and disposing of asbestos waste. (1994-04-26)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1101(l) Housekeeping 24 citations
- 1926.1101(l)(4) 2 citations
- 1926.1101(l)(1) Vacuuming
- 1926.1101(l)(3) Care of asbestos-containing flooring material
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Frequently asked questions
How must asbestos waste be bagged?
In sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or other closed, labeled, impermeable containers.
Does contaminated clothing count as waste?
Yes, contaminated clothing consigned for disposal is covered.
Is roofing work different?
Yes. Roofing operations follow paragraph (g)(8)(ii).
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1101 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.