The pollution prevention practices described here have worked for other demolition firms.
Pollution prevention is the reduction or elimination of discharges or emissions to the environment.
Each of the pollution prevention practices described in this fact sheet is an extension of the simple but powerful idea that it makes far more sense to eliminate the generation of waste than to develop complex and costly treatment schemes once it has been generated. Before demolition begins, determine if any hazardous materials are present Problems can develop unexpectedly. They may be hidden, for instance, underground. Whenever possible, try to identify problem areas before demolition begins. Lead pipes and lead paint wastes.