Demolition & Asbestos

In between environmental remediation and new construction there is often another step in brownfield redevelopment – demolition of deteriorated buildings. The information below is intended to help locate information about demolition and about management of asbestos.

Demolition

• Construction and Demolition information - DNR’s Waste and Materials Management Program
• Pre-Demolition Environmental Fact Sheet, DNR Publication (WA-651-03) - A checklist to help identify and handle environmental concerns during demolition, with information on handling problem materials including asbestos
• State employee contact list for recycling demolition materials
• Waste Cap Wisconsin (exit DNR) - A non-profit organization with information about demolition recycling resources
• DNR Site Assessment Grants - funding for demolition at brownfields

Asbestos

• DNR’s Asbestos Program - part of the Air Management Program
• What You Need to Know About Asbestos - A regulatory summary for contractors and building owners from DNR’s Air Program

Funding

• Financial Resource Guide for Cleanup and Redevelopment, DNR Publication (RR-539) - A survey of grants, loans and tax incentives for environmental cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields. Includes funding sources for demolition and asbestos abatement (funding for asbestos is limited).

For more information on this specific page, contact:

Michael Prager