Safety first
MnDOT established Best Practice BP5-05 as a procedure for demolishing or relocating structures. This procedure ensures that asbestos containing materials and other regulated materials are properly managed.
Demolishing and relocating structures
An assessment must be completed before any structure is demolished or relocated to determine whether asbestos containing materials or other regulated materials are present. Likewise, the appropriate notifications must be submitted to regulatory authorities prior to asbestos abatement, structure demolition or relocation activities, regardless of whether regulated waste or asbestos was discovered during the assessment.
Approved contractors
Only MnDOT approved contractors can be used to complete the structure assessment, asbestos abatement/removal process and oversight. Removed regulated materials must be disposed of or recycled according to MnDOT guidelines.
- MnDOT certified contractors (PDF) for assessment, asbestos and regulated materials
- MnDOT approved contractors (PDF) for hazardous waste removal and recycling
Procedural guidance
Transfer of ownership forms
- CFC appliances (PDF)
- Lead paint (PDF)
- Lead materials (PDF)
- Treated wood (PDF)
Highway project planning
- Determine if regulated materials need to be addressed for the project. Consult the threshold criteria in the Highway Project Development Process (HPDP) guidelines under subject guidance regulated materials/waste.
- Include relevant language for your project under “Secondary Work Type” in PPMS. Examples include building removal, bridge removal and bridge replacement.