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I have the same problem in my house in the basement and on the slab
(split level home) that I am currently renovating. The old green tile
is coming up and getting thrown out. I talked to a couple of
contractors I know in the business and they were pretty adamant that
residential removal was not a problem, per statute (local, or federal I
don't know).

Someone else pointed out to me that floor tile and siding materials are
not the "flaky" type of asbestos used in buildings or insulation
products, so not too much to risk with the right precautions.

What I mean is adequate ventilation and breating apparatus. For my
situation I will have a cartridge breather and a window fan for
gozoutas, with a back door open for gozintas. The forced air furnace
will be turned off so as to not suck up any of that room air for
recirculation. The cross breeze between the back door and window fan
should create some positive air pressure in the room at the top of the
small flight of stairs from the room I will be working in. That
doorway will be sealed up with plastic.

I think I'm covered. Open to suggestions if anyone cares.

Thanks!