Asbestos scare cleared in Sydney's west

Firefighters in protective gear have cleared about two tonnes of building material that fell off a truck in Sydney's west.

Crews hosed down the waste in Springfield Street in Old Guildford early on Monday amid fears it might contain asbestos, then covered it with black plastic.

Police initially thought the waste had been dumped but now say it was probably an accident.

Residents told Macquarie Radio they saw a truck driving off down the street.

Council workers are set to remove the mess on Monday morning.