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Fact Sheet
MAY 2005
LAND REVITALIZATION
PCB Treatment, Inc. Superfund Site (PTI), Kansas City, Missouri
SITE HISTORY
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PCB Treatment Inc. 2100 Wyandotte - Kansas City,
Missouri - Original Building
PCB Treatment Inc. (PTI) was authorized
by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to treat and dispose of materials
containing polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs). PTI began operations
at 2100 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City,
Missouri, in 1982. A portion of the PCB
operation moved to 45 South Ewing
Street, Kansas City, Kansas in 1984. PTI
operated the PCB treatment and disposal
facility from 1982 through 1986. During
its operation, PTI received shipments of
materials contaminated with PCBs from
approximately 1,500 entities. PCB
concentrations ranged from approximately
50 parts per million (ppm) to nearly pure
PCBs. Over 25 million pounds of PCB-
contaminated materials were sent to PTI
for treatment and disposal. Operations
included decommissioning and storage of
PCB-containing items. PCB oils and
PCB-contaminated components with
concentrations greater than 10,000 ppm
were shipped offsite for incineration.
Reusable metal was salvaged. PTI also
performed a dechlorination process for
PCB-contaminated oils with
concentrations less than 10,000 ppm.
A group of former PTI customers
(Steering Committee) met with EPA in
1995. The Steering Committee agreed to
perform characterization of the
contamination at PTI facilities, and to
evaluate possible methods of addressing
the contamination found within the
structures and in the exterior soils. The
agreement was incorporated into an
Administrative Order on Consent (AOC)
signed by the Steering Committee and
EPA. Work required by the AOC was
planned and implemented by the Steering
Committee with oversight by EPA.
SITE UPDATE (REMOVAL ACTION)
In accordance with a second settlement
agreement for the PTI site in Kansas City,
Missouri, the Steering Committee
representing former customers of the
former PTI operation, completed design
documents for the controlled demolition
and site cleanup of the 2100 Wyandotte
Building in Kansas City, Missouri. These
design documents were reviewed by the
EPA and the Missouri Department of
Natural Resources (MDNR). The design
documents included a proposed approach
to remove physical and contamination-
related hazards associated with
dismantling the building in a populated
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area to ensure public safety during the
removal process.
2100 Wyandotte - Kansas City, MO (Nov. 2004)
Scrim with Scaffolding underneath for dismantlement
Dismantlement of the building at 2100
Wyandotte began in late 2004.
Dismantlement has been performed from
the roof down. The building has been
broken into manageable-sized pieces
using hydraulic rams. Water misting has
been performed as necessary for dust
control.
Materials not regulated by the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) are being
managed separately from those materials
with PCB concentrations that are
regulated by TSCA. All building debris is
being transported from the site in covered
trucks. Non-regulated building debris is
being transported to the BFI Courtney
Ridge Landfill in Sugar Creek, Missouri for
disposal.
2100 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO (April 2005)
South Side Non-contaminated materials Transport
Route
Regulated PCB-contaminated materials
are being carefully managed and
transported from the North side of the
building to the Clean Harbors Lone
Mountain Disposal Facility in Waynoka,
Oklahoma. The building is expected to be
at ground level by the end of May.
The entire project, which includes work on
the basement, excavation, and disposal of
contaminated soil, is expected to be
completed by the end of June 2005.
COMMUNITY PROFILE
The primarily Hispanic Westside
Neighborhood is located several blocks
west of the site and Union Station is
located one block south of the site. Both
areas have undergone renovation. The
Freight House District which surrounds
the site, is undergoing rapid
redevelopment. The closest residents are
in newly opened residential loft
apartments located immediately east and
west of the former PTI building. Plans
have been developed to renovate the
building south of the site. New
restaurants, art galleries, and other
businesses are being established in close
proximity to the site.
There is high interest in the property by
developers; however, the property will
likely not be sold until all response
activities have been completed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have questions or need additional
information, please contact:
David Doyle
Land Revitalization Coordinator
901 N. 5th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
913-551-7003
1-800-223-0425
doyle.david(S)epa.gov
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