Tougher penalties for asbestos dumpers

Updated November 7 2018 - 8:31am, first published 8:25am
Fines will increase tenfold for individuals and corporations found to illegally dump asbestos. Picture: Wolter Peeters
Fines will increase tenfold for individuals and corporations found to illegally dump asbestos. Picture: Wolter Peeters

People and businesses that illegally transport or dump asbestos in NSW will face on-the-spot fines of up to $15,000 under tough new penalties.

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