| Frequently Asked
Questions and Answers Wood
with Lead Paint
Hazards
- Ingested lead paint chips has been proven to cause brain damage in
children.
Handling
- Handle items (moldings, doors and windows) in a way that minimizes
paint chipping.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Management Options
- Households may dispose of small amounts of painted wood in the trash,
although local size restrictions may require pieces to be cut.
- If there is a choice of disposal facilities: send items with
lead-based paint to a lined solid waste landfill rather than a waste-to-energy facility.
- If items are removed by a contractor, the contractor must dispose of
them according to federal, state and local requirements.
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