Gord Johnson and Johnson Disposal serviced the greater Kingston region in waste bin, removals, junk outs and disposal for over 26 years. Gord and his company have established deep roots in the Kingston area and is a trusted provider of waste management in Kingston. The acquisition complements a quickly growing...
Blog
Dispose or Reuse: What Happens to Waste Materials After Demolition?
Demolition is a huge part of the construction industry in Canada. But it’s also one of the most wasteful aspects of it. Though few construction materials can be salvaged and repurposed after demolition, a handful still goes from construction sites to landfills. A study about demolition waste management in Canada...
There is Life After Demolition: Designing for Deconstruction
The idea of creating a building that will have an expiration date is not a common one. In fact, the useful life of a structure is often given little consideration. When demolished, where will the materials go? Will they be disposed of in landfills or could they be reused in...
What is excess soil and why is it important? What do I need to know about the regulation changes on July 1 2020.
Excess soil is soil that has been dug up, typically during construction activities. It must be moved off-site because it can't or won't be reused at the development site. An estimated 25 million cubic metres of excess soil is generated in Ontario every year. While most excess soil can be...
What should you do when you find asbestos in your home?
Asbestos are naturally occurring minerals, and can be commonly found in floor tiles, linoleum flooring, insulation, stucco, gaskets, window putty, transit pipes, siding, roof shingles, ducts, and more. If you think you may have asbestos growing in places like these, the Environmentall team will take care of the asbestos removal...
Why is it important to have your air ducts cleaned?
The cleaner a vent duct is, the cleaner the air will be that occupants of a home get to breathe. In addition, keeping your vent ducts clean also reduce the risk of a fire breaking out in a home, and is important for safe living as well as for economic reasons. Removing asbestos...
Why is Asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are durable and resist high heat. They are frequently found in floor tiles, ceiling tiles, insulation and more. Asbestos can cause Asbestosis, which is a serious, chronic, non-cancerous respiratory disease. Inhaled asbestos fibers aggravate lung tissues, which cause them to...