When the difficult decision has been made by industry to end the life of a process unit or close an entire facility, businesses have turned to Weavertown Environmental Group (WEG) for comprehensive solutions to decommissioning, dismantlement and facility closure. In the past, when a process was shut down or a facility closed, industrial companies would simply close the doors and not concern themselves with cleaning, decommissioning and dismantling reusable equipment or demolishing the facility to reuse the land.

Company owners today, however, realize the many advantages facility decommissioning, dismantlement and closure can have on the entire operation. Over time, a significant amount of residual products and waste can accumulate in the process unit or facility. These materials pose a potential threat to the environment if released to surface waters, soil, air and groundwater. Until these materials are removed and properly disposed, they present a risk to human health and the environment and pose the threat of explosion and fire.

While a facility is active, it is subject to a variety of permitting and compliance regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and the Clean Air Act (CAA). When deactivated, these regulations continue to impact the facility and now include formal procedures for RCRA closure, compliance with the CWA and modifications to existing permits under the CAA because you have removed a point source of emissions.

Facility decommissioning, dismantlement and closure activity requires a company with a diverse background and experience in several disciplines. As a turnkey provider, WEG has the experience and know how to successfully complete these types of projects. Our multi-disciplined staff has the expertise to plan and implement the following tasks associated with facility decommissioning, dismantlement and closure:

The regulations governing a deactivated unit or facility can be complicated and have a tremendous impact on your company's bottom line. The experts at WEG can help you manage your way through the maze of regulation to design and implement an appropriate solution.

If your company is considering the decommissioning, dismantlement and closure of a process unit or facility, contact the experts at WEG to provide the solutions that maximize your benefits.