The deadline has passed and asbestos is still in arrears! Experts warn of consequences
Removal of asbestos from Polish buildings by 2032 may prove unreal. There are over 8 million tons of this carcinogenic substance throughout the country.
The removal of all asbestos products in Poland until the end of 2032 is the purpose specified in the Regulation of the Minister of Economy of 2003. However, according to experts, the pace of work is too slow, and many building owners cannot afford the replacement of roofing. “If the pace of work is not accelerated, and building owners do not receive financial support for new roofing, it will be hard to comply with the findings of legislators,” says a representative of Euroutil in an interview with Wirtualna Polska, dealing with asbestos utilization.
8 million tons of asbestos on roofs and facades
To monitor the progress in the elimination of this dangerous substance, the so -called Asbestos base. It shows that in Poland there are still over 8 million tons of asbestos, mainly on the roofs of residential and farm buildings, facades and in water supply installations.
Persons with asbestos containing products were required to assess their technical condition until January 31, 2025. Real estate owners should provide documents to the commune office, and entrepreneurs – to the marshal of the voivodship. Lack of notification threatens with high penalties.
Penalties for non -asbestos – up to 20,000 PLN
According to the environmental protection law, asbestos may face a lack of declaration regarding the presence of asbestos. The Wola Uhruska Commune Office informs that the penalty can be up to 20 thousand. zloty.
Removal of eternit is prohibited for private individuals. Works related to dismantling and utilization must be performed by qualified companies with appropriate permissions. The work zone should be properly marked and protected against access by bystanders. “Asbestos causes asbestos pollica, which is why every person should be aware of the risk resulting from contact with this material,” euros warns with WP.
During disassembly, asbestos is moisturized to limit the floating of dangerous fibers, then tightly packed and transported to special hazardous waste landfills.
How much does it cost to remove asbestos?
The cost of removing eternit depends on the roof surface and the type of material. It is estimated that removing the eternit from a 160 m² roof costs from 25 to 40 PLN/m², which means that the total amount can be from 4 to 6.4 thousand. zloty.
Persons with asbestos can check the availability of subsidies for its removal in local government units and at the National Agricultural Support Center.
According to the asbestos base, the largest amounts of inventory -containing asbestos products are located in the Mazowieckie (1.67 million tons), Lublin (1.26 million tons) and Greater Poland (875,000 tonnes).
