Building demolition is a normal part of the process of renovating or modernizing a structure. Whether you’re razing down an entire building to construct something better or only dismantling a room or two, the demolition process can have some nefarious effects on the environment. When seeking out a demolition professional, it’s important to look into their approach and their commitment to sustainability to reduce your project’s impact on the environment. What does that environmental impact entail? We’ll explore the answer to that question in this blog post.
Air Pollution
When you think demolition, you immediately think of a big, impressive structure collapsing after multiple explosions, creating clouds of dust and debris. While most demolitions aren’t that much of a visual spectacle, dust and debris are still a factor. When building demolition is undertaken, irritants like dust and pollutants that may be contained in the walls are blown in the air, which can cause or worsen respiratory issues for people around the demolition site.
Solution: Hire a company that uses dust control techniques like water misting and covering exposed materials to minimize dust creation during the demolition and that tests for irritants and pollutants like asbestos to remove it safely before the demolition process.
Waste Creation
There is no denying that demolition creates waste. What comes down must be disposed of, and that includes drywall, concrete, flooring, electrical components, and more. Depending on your city, some of it may be accepted at the local landfill, contributing to an ever-growing waste accumulation problem.
Solution: Find a demolition company that will recycle or reuse the waste created during the building demolition wherever possible.
Water Contamination
A demolition site doesn’t need to be close to a body of water to have a negative impact on it. As water (like rain) comes in contact with demolition waste, it can carry pollutants along with it. Water flows into the sewer systems, nearby streams, and smaller water sources, which can quickly contaminate the water for humans and wildlife alike.
Solution: Ensure the proper and prompt containment and removal of all waste created during your demolition project.
Energy Use
There is a lot of equipment needed to properly dismantle parts of a property or the entire structure. From the vehicles to get to the site to the machinery required, the carbon footprint of the whole project can quickly grow based on that factor alone.
Solution: Entrust your demolition project to a company that uses more efficient modern machinery to undertake your building demolition.
D.B.L. Disposal Services: an Eco-conscious Demolition Company
Since 1954, D.B.L. Disposal Services has been handling building demolition projects in Nanaimo. It is with the utmost respect for the natural resources and the natural beauty offered by Vancouver Island that we tackle every project, always aiming to minimize the negative toll that each demolition takes on the environment. If you are seeking demolition professionals who will handle your project, big or small, in a professional and eco-conscious manner, contact D.B.L. Disposal Services today.