Poison on the Playground
Should Parents Be Concerned About Treated Wood?
By C.J. Johnson
Consumers who want to be rid of their wooden play sets should use caution when disposing of them. The EPA cautions homeowners that treated wood should never be burned in open fires, fireplaces or stoves, as the arsenic fumes may prove toxic. Concerned individuals should contact the EPA or a state or local solid waste management office to receive instructions on how to dispose of CCA-treated wood. Consumers who would like to read extensive reports published by the EPA on CCA-treated wood can visit the EPA Web site. To have questions regarding CCA answered directly by the preserved wood industry, call 800-282-0600. Extensive reports submitted by several independent researches on the topic of CCA-treated wood can also be viewed at PreservedWood.com. |
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