Demolishing a paper mill poses a number of potential challenges. First, a demolition company must account for the presence of hazardous materials on site. A paper mill may contain a variety of hazardous materials, including:
- Asbestos
- Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
- Chemical residue (chlorine, dioxins, and other paper production residue)
The environmental impact of releasing these materials through the demolition process must be assessed—ideally, these substances will be removed before demolition begins. When that is not possible, the team at Bella will mitigate the spread of pollution through barriers to protect waterways and limit the spread of dust and other pollutants.
Your paper mill may also feature a variety of structures that could be deconstructed instead of demolished—everything from water treatment facilities to paper machines. When these structures cannot be sold, we may be able to deconstruct them to be recycled, mitigating the environmental impact of the demolition process.