Demolition of former Eagle Crusher buildings prompts EPA intervention.
Asbestos in rubble from demolished Eagle Crusher buildings and a lack of proper paperwork prompted the Ohio EPA to halt cleanup at the South Market Street site.
Recycling Creations from Marion made progress with cleanup since owner Eric Keith was cited and fined in November, but residents and city officials aren’t satisfied.
The debris came from three buildings. The one owned by Eagle Crusher had been damaged by fire.
Dina Pierce from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency confirmed Wednesday that two months ago an inspector found asbestos in the rubble and told Recycle Creations to stop cleanup.
In March, violation notices were mailed to Recycling Creations and Eagle Crusher.
Pierce said Eagle Crusher did not file a notification of intent for demolition of the fire-damaged building, and Recycling Creations demolished a building without an asbestos survey.
State law requires an asbestos survey to be done before any demolition of commercial or multiple residential properties. Ten days before demolition, a company must file a notification of intent with the Ohio EPA. The letter outlines the project, location and potential for any airborne asbestos.
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