Bituminous coatings and asphalt

Bitumen, also known as asphalt, is an integral part of modern infrastructure. It is used to cover roads, sidewalks and other objects. However, along with the many advantages, there are significant environmental and health problems associated with the use of bitumen.

Bitumen is a product of petrochemical origin, and its production and use have a significant impact on the environment and human health. The main problems include:

• emissions of harmful substances into the air during the production and laying of asphalt;
• formation of large volumes of waste after the end of the service life of asphalt coatings;
• potential for leakage of toxic substances into the soil and water resources;
• negative impact on biodiversity and ecosystems.

Bitumen contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are carcinogenic substances. During the heating of asphalt, these substances can be released into the air, causing harm to both workers and residents of the surrounding areas. Waste management, collection and processing services: Bitumen (asphalt) NPV code 05 01 17.

Bitumen (asphalt). Code according to the National List of Waste 05 01 17. Operations according to Appendices 1, 2 to the Law of Ukraine "On Waste Management" D13, R5.

In order to reduce the negative impact of bitumen on the environment and human health, it is necessary to implement effective methods of environmental management of bitumen (asphalt) waste. Among them:

• use of alternative road surface materials such as recycled plastic or concrete;
• introduction of cold asphalting technologies that reduce emissions of harmful substances;
• regeneration of asphalt by reuse of old asphalt coatings;
• ensuring proper transportation of bitumen (asphalt) waste to prevent leakage of toxic substances;
• use of protective clothing and equipment for workers working with asphalt;
• monitoring the state of health of employees and conducting regular medical examinations;

One ​​of the main ways to reduce harm from the use of bitumen is the introduction of the latest technologies that allow reducing emissions of harmful substances. For example, cold asphalting technologies make it possible to reduce the amount of harmful emissions during paving. The use of reclaimed asphalt also helps to reduce the amount of waste and preserve natural resources.

An important aspect is the environmental management of bitumen (asphalt) waste. Companies such as UtilVtorProm are actively engaged in the implementation of methods of environmental management of bitumen (asphalt) waste. This includes the operations of collecting, sorting, crushing and treating (D13) waste bitumen (asphalt). Ensuring proper transportation of bitumen (asphalt) waste to the places of their further processing or disposal is a key stage in this process.

Our company UtilVtorProm is also actively working to raise public awareness of the importance of environmental management of bitumen (asphalt) waste. UtilVtorProm provides operations for the collection, sorting, crushing and processing of bitumen (asphalt) waste, ensuring safe transportation of bitumen (asphalt) waste to the places of their further processing.

Reducing the harm from the use of bitumen is an important task for modern society. Implementation of environmentally safe technologies and methods of bitumen (asphalt) waste management will help preserve human health and the environment for future generations. Waste management companies must actively implement the latest technologies and methods to reduce the negative impact of bitumen on the environment and human health.

In addition, it is important to involve the public in the process of environmental management of bitumen (asphalt) waste. Conducting information campaigns and educational events will help raise public awareness of the problems associated with the use of bitumen and the importance of environmental waste management. This will contribute to the formation of an environmentally conscious society, which will actively support measures to reduce harm from the use of bitumen.

One ​​of the effective approaches to bitumen (asphalt) waste management is the implementation of a recycling system (R5). The use of old asphalt for the production of a new road surface allows to reduce the volume of waste and preserve natural resources. It also contributes to the reduction of emissions of harmful substances during the production and laying of asphalt.

To achieve the best results in reducing harm from bitumen use, it is necessary to involve all stakeholders in the process, including public authorities, businesses and the public. Cooperation and coordination of efforts will help to develop and implement effective measures to reduce the negative impact of bitumen on the environment and human health.