Major Demolition & Disposal Projects for WMATA
Client
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Service Areas
Metro Railcar Retirement Program
Carmen Turner Maintenance Facility – Landover, MD
Project Types:
Heavy industrial demolition
Metal salvage and transportation
Interior abatement and strip-out
Government and transit infrastructure
Carmen Turner Facility – Industrial Interior Strip-Out
The Carmen E. Turner Maintenance and Training Facility, located in Landover, MD, required a multi-phase interior strip-out to support infrastructure upgrades and mechanical modernization.
RemacUSA was selected to perform a controlled interior demolition of aging mechanical systems, wall partitions, ceilings, and abatement of hazardous materials while the facility remained partially active.
✅ Services Included:
Selective demolition in mechanical and training bays
Floor tile and pipe insulation asbestos abatement
Removal of outdated ductwork, panels, and equipment
Negative air pressure and containment installation
Disposal of universal waste (mercury switches, ballasts, e-waste)
Special care was taken to avoid disturbing active training zones and control rooms. RemacUSA coordinated directly with WMATA engineers to phase work safely around live operations.
Retired Railcar Disposal Project
WMATA began retiring its legacy 2K, 3K, 4K, %k, 6K, & 7K series railcars as part of a fleet modernization effort.
RemacUSA was contracted to support the safe handling, decontamination, and transportation of these massive railcars from designated WMATA yards to authorized recycling and disposal facilities.
✅ Key Services:
Railcar preparation and decontamination
Heavy equipment staging and lift coordination
Transportation of oversized loads to metal salvage yards
Environmental documentation and chain of custody compliance
Recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous components
RemacUSA complied with all WMATA safety protocols and Department of Transportation (DOT) transport regulations, ensuring safe and timely removal of railcars with minimal disruption to rail yard operations.
Project Outcomes
Railcar Disposal: Hundreds of tons of obsolete rolling stock safely removed and recycled, supporting WMATA’s green initiatives and site clearance goals.
Carmen Turner Facility: Demolition scope completed on time and with zero safety incidents. Final air clearance passed on first testing.
WMATA project managers commended RemacUSA’s ability to handle complex transit-related demolition with precision, safety, and environmental responsibility.
