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Old 07-21-2007, 08:33 PM   #1
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The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

Well , it's not here yet, I'm just suggesting it. We all do a little demo and get into some old stuff and we don't really know what it is. I've noticed that the landfills in my area are not totally up to snuff on hazardous materials. Soo i'm suggesting an area where it can be discussed. It could be down in the basement the the P&R gang.

My first post would be on PCB ballasts which we have all been around. They don't belong in the landfills and are bad for the planet, your grandkids, and their grandkids, on infinitum. They can also get your metal scrappers a big fine even if they don't know about them.

My second post would be about "Zonolite" which i've already posted about and got an @$$ chewing.

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Old 07-21-2007, 08:44 PM   #2
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

Well, let's see if there is interest and if there is I'll add it to the list. Thanks.
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Well, let's see if there is interest and if there is I'll add it to the list. Thanks.
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

I wouldn't mind learning more about haz mat's that my dumps normally take but have really bad affects on mama earth. I'm not a tree humper or anything, but learning more sounds good!
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I wouldn't mind learning more about haz mat's that my dumps normally take but have really bad affects on mama earth. I'm not a tree humper or anything, but learning more sounds good!
I'm no tree hugger either. I just want my kids to be smarter than me and their kids to be smarter than them... At 54 I find that some of the things I've been warned about are true. Some are BS. To help sort it out for the next generations is the task.
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

I would suggest we add a Haz/Mat section, for everything that falls in the category, including demo disposal to where to get rid of LI batteries.
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

I agree it would be beneficial to everyone on this board. Contributors could share Information on everything from identifying , handling ,proper legal disposal of hazardous materials , and who to contact. .
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

Well I'm a hell of a tree hugger myself ....in fact I spanked my wife too hard on the honey moon checking for bees.
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

So, what should the title be and should it be a sub forum of health and safety?
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Well I'm a hell of a tree hugger myself ....in fact I spanked my wife too hard on the honey moon checking for bees.

I hope your not driving tonight.
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So, what should the title be and should it be a sub forum of health and safety?
I know too many topics gets confusing but I think Demo could stand alone. Haz Mat could go with health and safety but not buried. "Health, Saftey, Haz Mat, Environment"??.
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

How about "Anal Legal Stuff"
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

Good Idea actually... I think DesPro got it...
"identifying , handling , (and) proper legal disposal of hazardous materials"
Maybe add something about recycling.
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

How about

Hazardous Materials, Identification and Disposal


I think it would be good to have it but not sure where it should go. It might get buried in the "Health and Safety" topic.

Great idea K2, what the heck is Zonolite, and why did you get your butt chewed off?
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

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How about

Hazardous Materials, Identification and Disposal


I think it would be good to have it but not sure where it should go. It might get buried in the "Health and Safety" topic.

Great idea K2, what the heck is Zonolite, and why did you get your butt chewed off?
It's some nasty asbestos poured insulation that was sold up into the
90's sold as an attic filler around batt insulation. I've been around it and it is easily and I mean easily airborn, (within the confines of the house). I don't think it is a hazard to the neighbors... Got chewed out because nobody wanted to hear about it. That was a couple of years ago.
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

in the basement....
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in the basement....
Oh man, R&S is down there. I don't wanna go.
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Oh man, R&S is down there. I don't wanna go.
now that's funny!!!!!!!:laughin g:



On another note, I would also be very interested in having an area to discuss these problems and how to deal with them. good suggestion.
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

I am new here and think this is a great idea. The more we know, the more we grow. Hope it comes about!!!
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Re: The New "Demolition And Hazardous Materials Forum".

Sorry guys... this thread was kind of lost during the upgrade. I'll try to add the new forum this week. Thanks for the suggestions.
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