New West Gypsum Recycling British Columbia

The purpose of this page is to provide guidance on the inspection of loads of drywall entering the facility to determine the quality and condition of the load.

Summary of the Load Screening Procedure 

Loads entering our facility for recycling are split into two categories, namely

• Dated 1990 and after, and Cut-Ends
• Dated before 1990 or Non-Dated

Customers are split into two categories as well, namely

• Contractors
• Homeowners

The splitting of customers into these two categories is a result of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation that places restrictions and requirement on contractors but not necessarily on Homeowners when undertaking renovation/demolition projects.

By “Dated” or “Non-Dated”, we mean the board has a Manufacturer’s Date Stamp. These stamps are black, blue or purple (all are really black, the different colours seem to be a result of the printer running low on ink). Acceptable date stamps are NEVER green. The date stamp can be on the front, back or edge of the board.​

Loads with Date Stamps of 1990 - now and Cut-Ends can only be accepted if the load is

• Consistent throughout (i.e. same colour / condition); and completion of a Declaration & Acknowledgment form.

Loads with board from pre 1990 or board without manufacturer’s date stamps

• Consistent throughout (i.e. same colour / condition);
• For Homeowners
  • Must follow specific procedures for obtaining samples for asbestos analysis;
  • Has analytical reports indicating that the potentially asbestos containing drywall related components are non-detect for asbestos; and,
  • Completes the Homeowner Declaration and Acknowledgment Form and Summary Table.
• For Contractors
  • Has a Hazardous Building Materials Investigation report (“HBMI”) or HBMI Summary Table with Analytical Results indicating all drywall related components are non-detect for asbestos; or,
  • If the analytical report shows detected asbestos in drywall related components:
    • A Clearance Letter indicating that the asbestos containing materials listed in the Assessment have all been removed; or;
    • An Undertaking signed by a Qualified Person stating that the asbestos contaminated materials remain in place and undisturbed.
  • Completes a Declaration and Acknowledgment Form.

Loads that do not meet the requirements are rejected. All rejected loads are documented on a Load Rejection Form and a copy is given to the customer.

HBMI and Analytical Reports  

• A paper copy of the report(s) needs to be provided at the time the load is delivered;
• Must include a description and location of the samples taken; and,
• Must indicate the address of the home / building where the samples were obtained.

Clearance Letters Must 

• Meet the WCB requirements;
• Include the property address; and,
• Must indicate that all asbestos containing materials identified in the Hazardous Building Materials Assessment were removed.

List of Labs and Abatement Companies

NWGR provides a list of Testing Laboratories and Abatement Companies for your convenience. These lists are not in any way a direct or implied endorsement by NWGR.