Remains of destruction with PCB insulators and capacitors

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) – are a group of chemical compounds that have a wide range of applications in industry due to their excellent insulating properties and resistance to chemical influences. However, their negative impact on the environment and human health is a serious concern. Waste containing PCB-containing insulators, PCB-containing resin-based coatings (flooring), PCB-containing glass block sealants, PCB-containing capacitors require special attention and proper management.

Waste containing PCBs is generated during the demolition of buildings and other structures. These are insulators, resin-based floor coverings, glass block sealants and capacitors. These materials were widely used in construction and electrical engineering in the last century due to their high insulating properties and durability. However, over time it became clear that PCBs are extremely toxic to the environment and human health.

The main problem is that PCBs have a high resistance to decomposition, which leads to their accumulation in the environment. Demolition waste containing PCBs can enter soil, water and air, polluting them for a long time. This poses a serious threat to ecosystems and human health.

Environmental management practices for hazardous demolition waste containing PCB-containing insulators, resin-based floor coverings, glass block sealants, and capacitors include special operations for collecting, sorting, crushing, and processing such materials. Without proper control and management, this waste can cause irreparable damage to the environment and human health.

In order to reduce harm from PCB-containing waste, it is necessary to implement complex methods of environmental management. This includes:

• identification and classification of waste;
• collection and sorting of waste;
• shredding and processing of waste;
• transportation of hazardous waste;
• residue storage (D15).

Environmental management methods for hazardous demolition waste containing PCB-containing insulators, resin-based floor coverings, glass block sealants, and capacitors include the use of specialized technologies to reduce their toxicity and prevent PCBs from entering the environment. This may include chemical treatment, thermal destruction and other methods ensuring the safe management of such waste (R4).

Environmental management of hazardous demolition waste also involves the creation of a system of monitoring and control over the processes of waste collection, transportation and processing. This helps ensure compliance with environmental norms and standards, as well as minimize risks to the environment and human health.

Demolition waste containing PCB-containing insulators, PCB-containing resin-based coatings (for floors), PCB-containing glass block sealants, PCB-containing capacitors. Code according to the National list of waste 16 12 34*. Operations in accordance with Annexes 1, 2 to the Law of Ukraine “On Waste Management” R4, R12, R13, D10, D15.

Code according to Annexes VIII, IX to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Utilization/Removal A3180 (RA010).

The company "UtilVtorProm" offers comprehensive solutions for hazardous waste management, including PCB-containing materials. We carry out operations for the collection, sorting, crushing and processing of hazardous demolition waste, ensuring their safe transportation and storage. Our specialists have extensive experience in the field of environmental management, which allows us to effectively reduce harm from hazardous waste and ensure the safety of the environment and the health of the population.