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City of Bloomington, Indiana

closed: Can't Fix #206747

City Construction Projects:

Other: An old house was demolished on Friday 7 Nov. It had been clad in cement tiles, likely asbestos-containing transite. It appears that there was no attempt to isolate the hazardous waste from the bulk, so is it now all classified as hazardous? If so, is the contractor required by the State to dispose of the mass of waste resulting from the demolition in a special way, or perhaps into a designated landfill that accepts such waste? Attached is a picture of tiles that were left strewn about on the alley (a public thoroughfare) after the demolishers drove away. In the days since, people and/or animals have been stepping on the tiles and crushing them, possibly releasing friable asbestos fibers. There is a dog living immediately across the alley from this now toxic site. Is it unsafe for the dog to walk on the ground in this area? Or does the City even care about such things? Maybe it would it be better to just look the other way and let the people with money do whatever they please (?)

Assigned to
Jennifer Burrell

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11/13/2025 09:26:55 Closed by Jennifer Burrell

This received a demolition release permit. The complaint regarding materials concern is unfortunately not an item Planning staff can address. This should be directed to the Monroe County Building Department and they may have more guidance in regard to such a complaint. Will pass this along as well.

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=206747 Closed by Jennifer Burrell This received a demolition release permit. The complaint regarding materials concern is unfortunately not an item Planning staff can address. This should be directed to the Monroe County Building Department and they may have more guidance in regard to such a complaint. Will pass this along as well.

11/13/2025 09:05:19 Zach Bell assigned this case to Jennifer Burrell

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=206747 Zach Bell assigned this case to Jennifer Burrell You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

11/13/2025 08:58:02 Cheyenne Bowlen assigned this case to Zach Bell

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=206747 Cheyenne Bowlen assigned this case to Zach Bell You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

11/13/2025 08:56:43 Changed category from Other to City Construction Projects

11/12/2025 11:34:52 Anonymous assigned this case to Cheyenne Bowlen

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11/12/2025 11:34:52 Opened by Anonymous

314 E 11th ST

CityBloomington
StateIN
Zip47408
Latitude39.173324584961
Longitude-86.530242919922
Neighborhood AssociationOld Northeast Downtown
TownshipBloomington

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