The MACK Group, LLC recently completed the second and last phase of asbestos abatement removal at a large former battery manufacturing plant in Northern New Jersey. The MACK Group, LLC (MACK) was selected to perform the project based on their expert level of asbestos contractor services, their professional reputation, their attention to safety and schedule as well as their economical approach to asbestos removal services.

This last phase of the asbestos removal project consisted of the asbestos abatement of numerous types of asbestos containing materials (ACM). ACM consisted of 30,000 sf of VAT, 9,000 lf of pipe insulation, 500 sf of transite panels, and various amounts of boiler insulation and gaskets, mastic, plaster, tar coatings. These asbestos materials were located throughout the facility and required close coordination to make sure all materials were properly remediated.

Prior to asbestos abatement activities, a 10 day notification was submitted which is a written notification of intention to demolish in accordance with 40 CFR 61.145 to 61.155 and N.J.A.C. 7:26-2.12(d) and (e). Proper asbestos wetting, removal and handling techniques were employed to safely remove the materials.

MACK used various techniques to remove the asbestos plaster materials. Wetting of all friable ACM and bagging the ACM using poly-wrapping was one method. Also utilized was the wetting and direct placement in lined (at least 6 mil thick liner) and sealed bulk containers.

To remove the asbestos floor tiles and mastic, MACK used a combination of proprietary flooring removal machines that they own in their fleet of abatement equipment. The flooring removal machines have zero emissions and fumes allowing for use in restricted ventilation areas. These machines allowed MACK to easily remove the floor tile and mastic down to the original concrete floor surface without damaging the existing concrete. There was also tile under wooden flooring which was also easily removed using these specialized machines and expertly trained personnel.

Transite panels were removed utilizing laborers on manlifts and a Lull. The laborers carefully removed the bolts from the panels and utilizing the Lull were able to lower the panels to the ground on polyethylene sheeting. The transite panels were then wrapped and stacked for offsite disposal.
The transportation of asbestos and ACM was in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:26-3.5(d) and by registered New Jersey solid waste vehicles. ACM was then properly disposed at a licensed landfill.

The project was a complete success as it was accomplished on schedule, without injury or incident and within the client