I do asbestos training for a living so I will give you the scoop! This is how it's "supposed" to be done according to OSHA regulations. Of course, as a homeowner, you are not under OSHA for work done in your home. But for the safety of yourself and family you should follow these regulations as much as possible.
1.) Wet it down. Saturated asbestos won't become airborne.
2.) Lift it up "intact". The safest way to take care of it is to guard from breaking it in pieces. You can use a chisel to carefully pry up the ends. Failure to take it up intact may endanger you and your family.
3.) HEPA vacuum. Professionals are required to complete the project by thoroughly vacuuming the entire area with a special high filtraiton "HEPA" vacuum (99.97% efficient).
4.) Dispose wet in waterproof bags. Seal them shut. Use the heavy 6 mil bags. Tape them shut with duct tape. Theoretically, tile is supposed to go to specially certified landfills as "non-friable construction debris."
Hope this helps.
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