October 07, 2008

Ground breaking for a new EAF dust handling complex at Yakon

It is reported that an environmental services firm MAX Environmental Technologies Inc broke ground last week for a new containment and processing complex near the group's operation at Yukon southeast of Pittsburgh.

The USD 4.5 million expansions slated for completion next spring will increase MAX’s capacity and capability for treating, managing and processing hazardous wastes including electric arc furnace dust.

The new plant will receive pneumatic and dump truck deliveries of EAF dust. Charleroi based General Industries is the project’s general contractor.

Mr Bill Spencer president of MAX Environmental stated that “The groundbreaking demonstrates our company’s ongoing strength and flexibility after being in business for 50 years. The CAP complex will enable us to be a single source of waste treatment, storage, and disposal services for steelmakers and other manufacturers throughout the Northeast, Midwest and South.”

EAF dust, also known as K061, is one of the solid byproducts of scrap steel melting and is a toxic waste largely because of its high concentrations of zinc.