Running Asbestos Removal Company at Neighbor's Home?
Hello!
I have put a call into an Asbestos testing company, but in the meantime I thought I would see if anyone here could give me some input.
My neighbor has his own Asbestos Removal Company that he lists his home address as the business address. A few of my other neighbors who are home during the day had told me they have seen large hauling trucks back into his driveway and pick up "materials." I am wondering if this Asbestos guy is storing the Asbestos he removes from other homes at his property.
Should I be concerned since my property is right next to his? Could the Asbestos travel to surrounding homes? This is a residential area with lots of small children. I know that this guy parks his work van that he uses during the day in his driveway. Any experts on Asbestos give me some input? Thanks!
Thank you Larry E and Truth. I really appreciate your responses. I am going to check out the website link you posted now. :)
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2 comments
Truth on May 26, 2010 at 8:13 am
Katie, what Larry E said was right on. These folks are supposed to be heavily state regulated, except in Wyoming which are locally regulated. Look here:http://www.asbestos-abatement.com/licenses-permits-needed-for-asbestos-removal.html. Just skim the article and you will find much of what you seek. I think your concern is right on. Asbestos is dangerous as it is totally airborne and just a bit of it sets off the immune response which can lead to asbestosis. Not a good thing at all. Especially if heavy equipment is hauling it around and spewing dust in the air. Major penalties even jail time if caught. One company in New Orleans decided to go into that business. Got a ton of work after the hurricane and just started to dump it out in a farmers field in another parish you have ever seen an asbestos removal team they look like martians. There truck is very specially outfitted. Best of luck. Do not have your kids play over there until you know. They were caught and sent to prison but the farm is sol in that his land is considered a Superfund sight and he can not plant there. Good grief.
Larry E on May 26, 2010 at 8:13 am
I would sure check into it. There are very strict laws pertaining to asbestos handling. He shouldn’t be hauling it home and then loading it again on trucks. I also doubt that it’s legal to run that kind of business in a local neighborhood.