When asbestos breaks, burns or crumbles, it releases carcinogenic substances. Therefore, you must follow strict rules if you want to remove asbestos.

On the website of the Omgevingsdienst Haaglanden you can find all the information regarding the removal of asbestos. 

Haaglanden Environmental Service 

Additional information

If you’re not sure whether a particular material contains asbestos, visit the asbestos guide at to get an idea of which materials may contain asbestos. Or follow the step-by-step guide “What should I do if I find asbestos?”

All rules about asbestos can be found in the overview of asbestos regulations

Only a certified company may examine whether asbestos is present. At www.ascert.nl you can search to see if a company is certified as an asbestos removal company.

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