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Selfridge Abandoned Buildings Site

 
Site Contact:
Joyce Ackerman
OSC

(ackerman.joyce@epa.gov)

Site Location:
144 1st Street North
Selfridge, ND 58568
 response.epa.gov/SelfridgeAbandonedBuildings

This time-critical removal action (TCRA) involves the demolition, cleanup and proper disposal of debris from five partially collapsed buildings known to contain friable asbestos. The buildings, located in the Town of Selfridge, have been abandoned, damaged by major fires and weathering, and vandalized. The Town of Selfridge is located in the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation. The Site was identified by the Town as a safety concern, posing a potential asbestos exposure threat to nearby residents, children, and community members.

 

EPA will begin work on July 26, 2022 and expects the cleanup to take approximately five weeks. All of the asbestos-containing debris will be properly cleaned up and disposed of at a landfill authorized to accept asbestos waste.


A southwestern view of the exterior of the old motel in Selfridge, North Dakota. The building has been subjected to vandalism. An interior view of the roof at the city auditorium in Selfridge, North Dakota. Sections of the roof have rotted through. A southern view of the left side of the old motel in Selfridge, North Dakota. Windows and doors have been boarded up in an attempt to stop trespassing. A northern view of the exterior of the old motel in Selfridge, North Dakota. The building has been subjected to trespassing and vandalism. A southern view of debris from the implement dealer, and former trailers strewn about the yard in Selfridge, North Dakota. A southwest view of the former implement dealer in Selfridge, North Dakota. The building has been demolished. A western view of former implement dealer in Selfridge, North Dakota. The building has been demolished. A northeastern view of the former implement dealer in Selfridge, North Dakota. The building has been demolished and debris has been placed in two piles. A northeastern view of the demolished implement dealer in Selfridge, North Dakota. A northwestern view of the exterior of the old bar in Selfridge, North Dakota. No samples were collected due to access limitations. A northwestern view of the exterior of the old bar in Selfridge, North Dakota. The building appears to be structually unsound as a corner of the building has collapsed, parts of the roof have caved in and parts of the floor have collapsed. An interior view of the old bar in Selfridge, North Dakota. A section of the floor has collapsed and the building appears to be structurally unsound A northern view of the exterior of the old legion hall in Selfridge, North Dakota. The building appears to have been subjected to trespassing and vandalism. A northeastern view of the left exterior of the legion hall in Selfridge, North Dakota. A section of the side wall has collapsed and the building does not appear to be structurally sound. An interior view of collapsed roofing and missing section of the side wall from the old legion hall in Selfridge, North Dakota. An eastern view of the exterior of the former city auditorium in Selfridge, North Dakota. The building has been subjected to trespassing and vandalism. An exterior photo of a hole in the back wall of the city auditorium in Selfridge, North Dakota. An interior view of the former city auditorium in Selfridge, North Dakota. The building is collapsing and sections of the roof have rotted through. An interior view of basement access in the city auditorium in Selfridge, North Dakota. Standing water was observed in the basement. An exterior view of the old bar in Selfridge, North Dakota. A view of the old bar in Selfridge, North Dakota. A corner of the building has fallen in on itself and the building appears to be structurally unsound. A photo of the inside of old bar in Selfridge, North Dakota. A section of the floor has collapsed, and the building appears to be structurally unsound. A photo of the inside of old bar in Selfridge, North Dakota. The ceiling appears to be dilapidated and bowing in. A photo of the inside of old bar in Selfridge, North Dakota. A section of the floor has collapsed, and the building appears to be structurally unsound. Mobilized to site with shower, generator. and water truck. Implement Dealer building just prior to removal starting. Loader mobilized to site. Water truck and fire hydrant. City wanted the fire hydrant to be used as source of water for removal. Implement Dealer building most of building disposed. Basement of building behind excavator. Removing asbestos containing material from basement of Implement Dealer. Basement of Implement Dealer. Implement Dealer basement full of water from snow and rain. Loading debris from basement of Implement Dealer. Crew directing operator where to load bin to make it evenly distributed at Implement Dealer. Crew burrito wrapping the asbestos waste prior to hauling to asbestos landfill. Old Motel prepping site to allow skid excavator and steer to enter basement Old Motel removing concrete from foundation. Removing concrete from old motel foundation. Start of tearing down of Old Bar Demo of Old Bar Continued demo of Old Bar Demo begins on the Old Legion Hall. Crew keeping the building materials wet with water and surfactant (soap) to keep asbestos trapped to site. Making good progress on demo of Old Legion Hall. View of Old Legion Hall and Bar demo view from Old Church Last section of the Old Bar about to come down. Old Legion Hall and Bar after demo complete. Haul truck getting lined up to take asbestos waste from Old Legion Hall and Bar. Haul truck lifting bin with asbestos waste. Old Legion hall and bar with asbestos waste piled up and ready to be loaded in bins.
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