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An Investigation into Attitudes towards Recycling CCA Treated Lumber
… contractor's decision intention to recover used CCA lumber. The purpose of this research was to determine the factors that affect recovery. This research proposes that a contractor's decision intention to recover is affected by evaluations, beliefs, subjective norms, and perceived barriers to …
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Electrolytic remediation of chromated copper arsenate wastes
While chromated copper arsenate (CCA) has proven to be exceptionally effective in protecting wood from rot and infestation, its toxic nature has led to the problem of disposal of CCA-treated lumber and remediation of waters and soils contaminated by process wastes. The active ions in water-based …
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Retardance of rainwater-leached metals from CCA-treated (chromated copper arsenate) wood ash in soil
The burning of wood treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) preservative produces an ash that contains high concentrations of copper, chromium, and arsenic. The subsequent leaching of these metals from burn sites can produce soil and water contamination. Soils have varying natural abilities to …
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Online sorting of wood treated with chromated copper arsenate using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy
The use of the CCA chemical as a wood treatment to protect against insect and fungal deterioration has had commercial application for the past twenty-five to thirty years. While CCA treated wood has several benefits, with perhaps the most important being the saving of an estimated 225 million trees …
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The Feasibilty of Recycling CCA Treated Wood From Spent Residential Decks
The amount of CCA treated wood being removed from spent residential decks is increasing at a tremendous rate. While most spent CCA treated wood is being disposed in landfills, further useful and environmentally beneficial alternatives have to be met. This research estimated the percentage of …