Asbestos waste from mink farms: A Danish challenge

Danish waste companies, such as RenoDjurs, are preparing to receive large amounts of asbestos waste resulting from the demolition of former Danish mink farms, reports Ingeniøren. Around 600 farms’ waste is expected at RenoDjurs, and plans for new landfills are underway. Mink farms may contain asbestos in roofing sheets or soil. After closing the mink industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state committed to handling the destruction and disposal of the production facilities. The Building Authority anticipates addressing 1,229 cases of compensation claims for mink breeders, as multiple addresses may be included in a single claim. Meanwhile, another waste company, Nordværk, is uncertain how much asbestos-contaminated soil it will manage. Asbestos use in Denmark has been banned since 1990 due to its carcinogenic potential when inhaled as dust.