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Q: What methods are used to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>Professional lead-paint abatement companies use a variety of methods to remove lead-based paint, depending on each particular situation. Some of the most common methods include:</p><ul><li><p>Total removal: $8&ndash;$17 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Demolition and replacement: $1,000&ndash;$15,000 per project</p></li><li><p>Encapsulation: $4 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Enclosure: $10 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Chemical stripping: $10&ndash;$17 per square foot</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What are the 4 categories of hazardous waste?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:</p><p>1. <b>Characteristic Wastes</b>: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).</p><p>2. <b>Listed Wastes</b>: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.</p><p>3. <b>Universal Wastes</b>: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.</p><p>4. <b>Mixed Wastes</b>: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.</p></div>

Q: What is considered hazardous waste?

• <div><p>Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-hazardous-waste.htm">is considered hazardous waste</a>, contact your local hazardous waste facility.</p></div>

Q: Do all homes that were built before 1978 contain lead paint?

• <div><p>While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you&rsquo;ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.</p></div>

Q: How do companies ensure safety during the abatement process?

• <div><p>By using PPE, sealing work areas, and following containment procedures.</p></div>

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Last update on June 18, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Called to have a tree near my house removed. He showed the next day and cut it down removed the stump and fixed my yard was very reasonably priced and work was excellent would recommend to all my freinds
Estabrook
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Reviewed in June 2025
I couldn't be more pleased with the service I received from Clean Girl Cleaning. From start to finish, she was professional and thorough. She arrived on time, brought all the necessary supplies, and worked efficiently to leave my home spotless. Would absolutely have Clean Girl Cleaning come...
Never Better Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in November 2021
I have used Advanced Land Service a few times at both our home and our families’ camp to cut down trees and stump grind. Paul and his crew were professional and the prices were reasonable. I would highly recommend Advanced Land Service.
Advanced Land Services
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Reviewed in June 2021
I hired Roland to install a fresh water line from an existing well to a new building 150 feet away. I own the building but not the land. The land is owned by the city. I had to be very sensitive to their specifications with regard to outside contractors and excavation. Roland did a fabulous job....
Ray's Excavation Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2020
It went much better than we expected! Joe came over with a huge machine which we referred to as the "tree eater". The trees were cut from the top down to the ground. No need for stump removal. All that remains are wood chips. This is an amazing machine and Joe is an expert at doing this kind of...
Town & Country Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
You know you've had a bad repair experience when you have to call the police to protect you from the owner. <br /> My Sony Vaio laptop was taken apart for a cleaning but wouldn't start afterward; the culprit was a ribbon connection that had come loose during the cleaning. Pretty common...
COMDOCTOR NET INC
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Reviewed in April 2013
We have had this contractor in our 100+ year old house 3 times now, and have been very happy with the results every time. On this project we wanted the work to commence quickly and he was able to accommodate us with no delay. We picked out the materials and had a solid design plan in mind, but...
East Ridge Tile
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Reviewed in August 2011
We ordered a countertop through Home Depot and they use this local company so we had to deal with them for delivery, I was actually happy that it was made locally. It took three weeks for the laminate countertop to be completed which seemed a little long but not really a big deal. When it came...
Bangor Laminate
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Reviewed in July 2009
Also had windows installed. Removed the old clapboard from the house, installed inner barrier, then the vinyl siding. Removed old windows, installed the new windows. Workers did a very professional job of installing the siding and windows. Excellent attention to detail. Good cleanup after. ...
M A Mathews Company
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

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Serving Anson, ME and surrounding areas

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"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."

Response time2 days

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"Awesome customer service they took all the stress off me and the floor came out better than we expected!! Appreciate you guys"

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

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"We had a short window to get some yard clean up done, and they made it happen. Very responsive, and affordable. Unfortunately I didn't get pictures but the job was done and the yard looked great!"

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

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In business since 2025

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"Awesome! Came, moved my boxes upstairs and moved boxes downstairs! Great experience"

Response time7 hrs

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I am a small dependable reasonable waste removal company been in the business since 2017

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Guild Property Maintenance

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I am highly motivated, and will do the job right every time because I take pride in my work. I can do any type of lawn care and property maintenance.

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Granite Coast Builders

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Anson, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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Credit card accepted

"We made an appointment to have The Dump Guy come and remove some stuff from my mother’s house. The workers, Tripp and Sam, were very pleasant and efficient and were done in no time."

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by99%of homeowners

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

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Serving Anson, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"The move went incredibly well.Ben came down with his movers. They worked quickly and efficiently.They were very friendly and pleasant to be around.They made sure everything was fully wrapped to my liking, and were very careful when moving my expensive furniture and antiques.Nothing got damaged.Ben and his movers didn't leave until everything was reassembled and I was satisfied with the arrangement of the furniture.I was very happy with their service and will definitely be recommending them to friends and family."

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Smooth Sailing Moving

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Serving Anson, ME and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

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"The unloading process went well. The movers arrived on time and worked quickly to unload our large moving truck. Would hire again."

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

Professional lead-paint abatement companies use a variety of methods to remove lead-based paint, depending on each particular situation. Some of the most common methods include:

Total removal: $8–$17 per square foot
Demolition and replacement: $1,000–$15,000 per project
Encapsulation: $4 per square foot
Enclosure: $10 per square foot
Chemical stripping: $10–$17 per square foot

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove is considered hazardous waste, contact your local hazardous waste facility.

While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you’ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.

By using PPE, sealing work areas, and following containment procedures.

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