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A cceptable Materials: <br /> • drywall (demolition only) ♦ untreated wood • ceramic fixtures <br /> ♦ plastic ♦ conduit • glass <br /> • insulation (fiberglass/cellulose) • wiring • roofing, shingles <br /> • tile (ceramic, floor,vinyl) • metal • built-in cabinetry <br /> ♦ asphalt ♦ butiminous concrete ♦ masonry <br /> • concrete (including rebar) ♦ masonry/bricks • tree stumps <br /> Burned out buildings: must be sure that no hazardous materials or asbestos-containing materials <br /> remain and that the threat of smoldering or reigniting is controlled. Some Demo LDFs may not be <br /> able to accept burnouts because of the potential for hazardous materials to be present. In addition <br /> burnouts pose a serious threat of smoldering or reigniting at the landfill. Check with the Demo <br /> LDF before bringing the material to the landfill <br /> Unacceptable Materials: <br /> • infectious waste (needles, body parts, dressings, etc. from hospitals, mortuaries, nursing homes) <br /> • untreated sewage (sewage sludge, sludge compost, and septic tank pumpings) <br /> • street sweepings (should be tested to determine if they are hazardous (TCLP)) <br /> ♦ tires (compaction difficulties, floating effect, and waste landfill space) <br /> ♦ major appliances (all hazardous materials must be removed including mercury, PCBs, and <br /> chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerant gas, commonly known by the trade name Freon® <br /> • yard waste (creates leechate, gas, settlement problems, and wastes landfill space) <br /> • household waste • paint cans • construction waste <br /> • cardboard • caulk tubes • agricultural chemicals <br /> • machinery or engine • mattresses or ♦ treated lumber <br /> parts furniture <br /> ♦ railroad ties <br /> Some types of Industrial Waste may be accepted at a demo LDF depending on the individual <br /> landfill's permit. Industrial Waste typically accepted at Demo LDFs includes, <br /> • asbestos-containing materials <br /> • construction waste that is the same as demolition waste, such as wood or insulation <br /> If you have any questions about acceptance of any waste at a Demo LDF please contact your nearest <br /> MPCA Solid Waste Specialist. <br /> 5 <br />