There are many small remodeling projects happening on campus that generate construction waste. Special handling may be required for some of these types of waste.<\/p>\n
What is Asbestos?<\/strong><\/p>\n Asbestos is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally in the environment.\u00a0 These fibers are resistant to heat, fire, chemicals and do not conduct electricity.\u00a0 Asbestos was widely used in building materials during 1890s-1980s.<\/p>\n Unauthorized persons are prohibited by law from disturbing<\/em> asbestos containing materials (ACM). All asbestos waste generated on campus must be properly contained, labeled and disposed at a licensed landfill.<\/p>\n Where is Asbestos at 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/strong><\/p>\n In general, any building constructed before 1980 may have asbestos containing materials in them.\u00a0 Facility Services maintains an inventory of asbestos containing building materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Some common Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) include:<\/p>\n Why is Asbestos a Hazard?<\/strong><\/p>\n Studies have shown that individuals exposed to asbestos fibers over a long period of time may develop:<\/p>\n When asbestos is disturbed and fibers are released into the air, those fibers can enter the body through ingestion or inhalation.\u00a0 People most at risk are maintenance and construction workers who work on and disturb asbestos in buildings.\u00a0 Symptoms of asbestos exposure do not appear for 20+ years after the initial exposure.\u00a0 Smoking and asbestos exposure can increase the risk of asbestos-related diseases up to 90%.<\/p>\n How to Avoid Asbestos Exposure:<\/strong><\/p>\n What if Asbestos Fibers are Released Accidentally?<\/strong><\/p>\n All asbestos related work (removal, encapsulation, etc.) must be performed by authorized asbestos abatement contractors coordinated by Facility Services.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For proper disposal of any capacitors containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls, or PCBs<\/a>, contact\u00a0Environmental Protection<\/a> staff. If equipment containing PCB capacitors is to be surplused, the person taking the equipment must be notified of the PCB potential by the previous owner.<\/p>\n Capacitors are used in electrical equipment and can contain PCBs, which are regulated upon disposal. The two common types are running capacitors and starting capacitors. Starting capacitors are used to help start small motors and are usually free of PCBs.<\/p>\n Running capacitors are used to help improve the efficiency of electrical motors. PCBs are often found in running capacitors manufactured before 1976. However, these PCB components have found their way into appliances manufactured as late as 1984.<\/p>\n Starting capacitors typically have a rectangular cross section and are usually housed in a plastic or aluminum shell. Running capacitors are are often larger, usually circular or oval in cross-section, and have a steel jacket. A magnet can be employed to distinguish the two types of jackets.<\/p>\n PCB capacitors have been found in air conditioners, microwave ovens, furnace blower motors, fluorescent light ballast, and sometimes in refrigerators and freezers. Capacitors used in clothes dryers, dishwashers, hot water heater, garbage disposers and compactors, ovens, ranges and stoves are not likely to contain PCBs. Campus units which have appliances for surplus or disposal must notify the persons taking the appliances of the potential PCB contents.<\/p>\n PCB fluids have long been associated with oil-filled switches, capacitors and transformers. Certain hydraulic equipment, especially hydraulics used in high temperature applications, are known to contain PCBs. Equipment containing electrical motors should be checked for capacitors before disposal. Anyone with equipment manufactured before the late 1980s should be aware of the PCB content potential when surplusing, disposing or servicing the equipment.<\/p>\n For additional information, please contact Environmental Protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Ballasts are used in Fluorescent light fixtures. Many ballasts contain an oil filled capacitor, roughly the size of a bar of soap. Ballasts manufactured before 1981 have capacitors containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), an environmental pollutant. 51ÁÔÆæ recycles ballasts. While PCB ballasts are recycled through a commercial processor, the PCB portion is incinerated at a special site licensed to handle PCBs. Other ballasts, not containing PCBs, are also shipped for recycling. Elemental lead (Pb) has been used since ancient times in art, plumbing, paint pigments, ammunition, ceramic glass, and leaded gasoline. The primary sources of lead today include soil, painted surfaces of water towers and bridges, and homes built before 1978. Lead can cause a range of health problems when ingested or inhaled, particularly in children and pregnant women. Some of the health effects include increased hearing problems, slow growth, nerve damage, kidney damage, mental retardation, coma, convulsions and even death in extreme cases. Although the use of lead in paint, gasoline additives, solder, pipes and other uses has been significantly reduced, installed products or residuals from their use are present in many State of Wisconsin properties. The most common location is probably lead painted surfaces, particularly in buildings or equipment constructed prior to 1980.<\/p>\n Renovation and demolition projects involving lead bearing surfaces do not typically require special handling of the waste if lead bearing surfaces are not separated from the substrate. Building components coated with LBP can be disposed of as construction and demolition (C&D) waste. However, if a lead bearing paint or surface coating is separated from the substrate, the work may generate a hazardous waste. Paragraph 4, of the General Requirements of the DSF construction documents identifies applicable OSHA standards regarding lead. All renovation\/demolition contractors are responsible for compliance with applicable OSHA standards.<\/p>\n Paragraph 31 of the General Requirements of the DSF construction documents identifies cleaning and waste disposal requirements at construction sites. The demolition\/renovation contractor is responsible for disposing of waste in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, rules, and standards. DOA maintains a contract for hazardous waste management and disposal services for disposal of materials that meet the definition of a hazardous waste (Wis. Admin. Code NR 600). The renovation\/demolition contractor is responsible for coordinating hazardous waste characterization and disposal through the DSF’s Project Representative. Charges for transport and disposal of hazardous waste under State procurement\u2019s hazardous waste service contract will be paid directly by the State from project funds.<\/p>\n In addition to waste generated by a renovation\/demolition contractor, hazardous waste may also be generated by the agency resulting from routine building maintenance activities. In either case, the party responsible for generating the waste has \u201ccradle to grave responsibility\u201d and is responsible for its proper containment and management at the worksite, and is also responsible for its proper disposal.<\/p>\n For additional information, please contact Environmental Protection<\/a> staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Electrical transformers come in two categories, wet and dry. The dry type transformer is generally not a disposal problem. The wet type transformer may contain oil which contains Polychlorinated Biphenyls, or PCBs. The disposal of any oil-filled transformer should be coordinated through Environmental Protection.<\/p>\n The transformer should be completely disconnected from any power source. If the unit has a large enough reservoir, we will draw a sample to determine whether the oil contains PCBs. Once the laboratory results return, we will schedule a pickup by a contractor specializing in transformer disposal, specifically permitted to handle PCBs.<\/p>\n Once contacted, the disposal contractor can usually schedule a pickup within one month. The pickup will be made from the building where the transformer was used if that building has a loading dock. If the building does not have a loading dock, or the loading dock is for some reason inaccessible or unavailable, contact Environmental Protection<\/a> staff\u00a0 to coordinate moving the transformer to an alternate shipment location. Please do not move the transformer without contacting Environmental Protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Unnecessary expenses incurred, caused by someone not following these policies, will be charged to the appropriate party or their department.For additional information, please contact staff in Environmental Protection<\/a> staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Molds are a part of our environment, and can be found anywhere, inside or out, where conditions allow it to grow.<\/p>\n Mold needs Moisture and Food to grow.\u00a0 Moisture can be from a small leak, condensation, high humidity, etc.\u00a0 Food for mold would be an organic substance.\u00a0 Mold can grow on virtually any organic material as long as moisture and oxygen are present.\u00a0 Molds come in many colors including white.\u00a0 “Black Mold” is NOT a species or a specific kind of mold – and neither is “Toxic Mold”. (EPA)\u00a0 Sometimes the news media uses the term “toxic or black” mold to refer to molds that may produce mycotoxins (potentially toxic byproducts of mold).\u00a0 Molds that produce mycotoxins are often referred to as toxigenic fungi.<\/p>\n Some compounds produced by molds have strong smells.\u00a0 A moldy odor suggests that mold is growing in the building and should be investigated.\u00a0 Molds can smell musty or earthy.<\/p>\n MOISTURE CONTROL IS THE KEY TO MOLD CONTROL<\/strong><\/p>\n Health Effects the may be caused by Inhaling Mold\/Spores<\/strong><\/p>\n Avoiding Mold Exposure<\/strong><\/p>\n Mold Clean-up and Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n 51ÁÔÆæ Environmental Services Supervisors can clean small (less than 10 square feet of mold) jobs.\u00a0 Larger clean-ups would require an outside mold remediation contractor.\u00a0 The moisture problem must be solved first, then clean-up the areas that contain the mold.<\/p>\n The key to mold prevention is moisture control.\u00a0 Keep the building and all furnishings dry.\u00a0 When things do get wet, dry them within 24-48 hours.\u00a0 Perform routine maintenance, cleaning and repairs.\u00a0 Have leaky plumbing and other leaks in the building fixed ASAP.\u00a0 Watch for condensation spots and fix the sources.<\/p>\n More information on Mold can be found at DHS’s<\/a> and the EPA’s website.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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DNR Asbestos Removal and Notification<\/a><\/h3>\n
Capacitor Disposal<\/h2>\n
Household Appliances<\/h3>\n
Industrial and Laboratory Equipment<\/h3>\n
Ballast Disposal<\/h2>\n
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Lead Disposal<\/h2>\n
Lead (Pb) Bearing Surfaces in State-Owned Facilities<\/h3>\n
Disposal of Transformers<\/h2>\n
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