BC’s Trusted Authority in HAZMAT Remediation & Structural Demolition

Other Hazardous Material Removal & Structural Site Clearing

Choose ADHD Contracting when you need a specialist for the safe removal and disposal of hazardous and other regulated materials beyond just asbestos. These typically include lead, mercury, PCBs, and ODS. If you believe you have hazardous waste, our team will provide the technical oversight and heavy equipment mobilization required to handle it safely. We have the experience working across the spectrum of clients, ranging from individual homeowners to large industrial corporations, cities, and municipal districts. You can rely on ADHD to have every gram of waste tracked and disposed of according to BC’s Environmental Management Act.

Building renovations or property developments often uncover a “cocktail” of hazardous materials that require specialized extraction:

• Lead-Based Paint: Common in structures built before 1990. We utilize specialized stripping and containment methods to remove lead paint from walls or industrial steel without contaminating the environment.
• Mercury Stabilization: We ensure the safe recovery of mercury found in older thermostats and industrial switches, preventing it from entering the water table.
• PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls): These pollutants, often found in older electrical ballasts, are handled with rigorous containment to prevent environmental leaching.
• ● ODS (Ozone Depleting Substances): We manage the safe recovery of chemicals in older cooling systems to prevent atmospheric damage.

Getting a proper assessment from an independent professional early in your project is the most effective way to manage your budget. Dealing with hazardous waste sooner rather than later helps keep costs down and prevents the problem from growing or contaminating other areas of the structure. We use your initial hazard reports to provide a fixed-rate or square-footage quote, ensuring there are no surprises during the remediation phase.

ADHD Contracting has many years of expertise in the Kamloops area with the demolition of agricultural outbuildings and barns, which often contain unique hazards such as degraded lead paint or treated timbers. In the forestry sector, we can help with taking apart old mills and storage facilities, For industrial clients, we might offer selective demolition—removing specific portions of a structure while maintaining the integrity of the remaining building. Our fleet of excavators, dump trucks, and roll-off bins allows us to scale our operations from a small backyard shed to a multi-story commercial complex.

Because all our staff are certified in handling asbestos and other hazardous materials, we view debris after a demolition through a lens of safety. The remains of a building may include fine contaminated dust or “mixed waste,” which, if left as is, can lead to massive fines and soil contamination. Standard junk removal companies are not trained to know what to do in this situation. At ADHD Contracting, we employ a rigorous sorting process:

• Recycling & Diversion: We sort wood, metal, and concrete to maximize recycling and lower your tipping fees at the landfill.
• Soil Integrity: We ensure that no hazardous residues from lead paint, asbestos, or other dangerous chemicals are left behind in the topsoil.
• Erosion Control: If required, we can help with site stabilization. This involves grading the land and implementing erosion prevention, such as temporary seeding or poly-coverings, to prevent sediment runoff into local water bodies. 

When a natural disaster strikes—whether it’s a devastating wildfire or sudden flooding—the debris left behind may be a dangerous mix of structural remains and hazardous contaminants. ADHD Contracting has the team to deliver rapid-response cleanup and demolition crews in any emergency – from Kamloops to the Lower Mainland and north to Prince George, BC. We are here to help communities begin the road to recovery by stabilizing sites and removing compromised structures safely.

Unlike standard junk removal, our Natural Disaster Cleanup protocol includes a “Hazmat-Aware” assessment. We understand that scorched or water-damaged buildings often contain friable asbestos, heavy metals, and lead-based paint. By integrating our certified asbestos removal expertise with our heavy-duty demolition equipment, we ensure your site is cleared in total compliance with WorkSafeBC and the Environmental Management Act.

Disaster debris is notoriously difficult to manage because it is rarely “clean.”

• Wildfire Ash: Burned structures often contain concentrated hazardous materials like asbestos and heavy metals. We follow strict protocols for bagging ash and sorting scorched debris to prevent it from becoming airborne.
• Flood Waste: Water-damaged materials can quickly become breeding grounds for mold and bacteria. We clear these structures rapidly to stabilize the site and prevent further environmental degradation.
• Riparian Zones: We understand the complex provincial guidelines for cleaning up debris near waterways, ensuring that recovery efforts don’t cause further harm to local ecosystems.

When there has been a disaster and people and businesses disrupted, we can help by working closely with you and your 3rd-party assessors to review disaster-related hazard reports and provide immediate quotes for removal and stabilization. We try to avoid further delays in getting a site cleared so that insurance claims can be submitted and any loss in property value determined. Our “Hazmat-Aware” mindset ensures that we don’t just clear the path; we do it in total compliance with WorkSafeBC and the Environmental Management Act. This documented proof of safe disposal is often a requirement for successful insurance claims and rebuilding permits.

Once the hazards are cleared, we can help you renovate with new epoxy floors: