Harmful Materials and Residential Demolition
Examples of Harmful Materials
While this is not an exhaustive list, these are examples of harmful materials you might encounter in a residential property.
- Asbestos-containing materials (ACM)
- EPA guidance and applicability determinations on the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for asbestos (the asbestos NESHAP)
- Mercury-containing devices
- Lead-based paint
- PCBs in caulk
- Household hazardous waste
- Light systems
- Mold
- Refrigerant-containing appliances
- Other major appliances ("white goods")
- Electronic waste (e-waste)
- Automobiles and boats
- Tires
- Pharmaceuticals and controlled substances
- Furniture, mattresses and other household garbage