Asbestos and waste consolidation

Waste consolidation operations are relevant to the safe disposal of asbestos. The waste consolidation process involves segregation and reduction activities with the main goal of disposing and recycling of demolition debris. Demolition debris can often include asbestos, especially where older buildings have been demolished.

Segregation of demolition debris in waste consolidation

Demolition contractors segregate demolition debris such as asbestos, primarily to maximize profits. As much material as possible is collected for resale and recycling (e.g., wood, brick, steel and concrete); the remaining debris is most often transported offsite for disposal.

Segregation can involve cutting and grinding, the breaking and tearing apart of materials to separate them by material type and the transportation of materials within the demolition site boundaries.

Since segregation activities may be undertaken by utilizing hand methods and heavy equipment, nonfriable asbestos containing material (ACM) may become friable during segregation.

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