The removal of hazardous materials has been completed at the Visitor’s Center of Mount Rainier National Park located in Washington. The removal of the hazardous materials from the 60,000-square-foot building, including those containing asbestos, has been going on since late September in preparation for the buildings demolition.

Removal of harmful asbestos containing materials before demolition is necessary so as dangerous asbestos fibers do not become airborne. Individuals exposed to airborne asbestos fibers have a significant risk of developing one of a number of asbestos-related diseases. Those diseases include but are not limited to asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.

Although the demolition was not initially expected to begin until spring it is now set to begin today due to the fact that hazardous waste removal was completed by crews earlier than anticipated.

Purportedly a wrecking ball will be used to demolish the roof and explosives to bring down the remainder of the building. The new Visitor’s Center opened up for business in October of this year and is only 18,000-sqaure-feet. With the significantly smaller size officials are estimating a seventy-five percent smaller carbon footprint and an annual savings in energy of approximately $145,000.

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