Contaminated Soil Solutions

We provide expert contaminated soil solutions, ensuring safe removal, treatment, and disposal. Our focus on contaminated soil restoration helps rehabilitate land while meeting environmental regulations.

The problem

If there is a spill of oil or fuel (such as kerosene) on to the ground, the ground becomes contaminated. Contaminated soil or hardcore can be classified as both hazardous and non-hazardous, but either way, it needs to be disposed of properly and responsibly.

The solution

At Site Solutions we have developed expertise in the removal and treatment of contaminated soil. We have a national database of treatment sites and of skip and haulage contractors and we understand the legislation and compliance requirements.

Economic and environmentally sound

We source the most economic disposal method, be that treatment, landfill or a combination of the two. Where it makes most sense to do so, our national network of treatment sites ensure that your contaminated soil is recycled for reuse rather than just taking up valuable landfill space. Treatment for reuse can often be more economic than landfilling.

End to end service

We organise the haulage and treatment and make sure that you get the correct paperwork so you can rest easy knowing that the job has been done right and you can prove it. If you need testing done, we can arrange analysis of the soil and advise whether the results indicate if it is hazardous or non-hazardous.

What we need to know from you

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Where the site is
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What quantity of contaminated material requires disposal

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What testing has been done on the soil already
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If you suspect that there was any background contamination before the current event

Contaminated soil restoration in action:

Fuel tank leak removal & restoration

Grab lorries were arranged and sent to site to collect the contaminated soil up to the bunded area; this included the extraction of affected trees which needed to be dug up by machinery, with excess soil removed from roots for treatment. All trees exposed to contamination were sent for chipping.  

Specialised contaminated soil removal equipment

Wherever possible, we incorporate sustainable practices into our waste management and equipment hire projects. For this job, a vacuum excavator was required, as specified by the customer.

See how we can help you

Frequently Asked Questions

What is contaminated soil?

Contaminated soil is soil that has been in contact with or contains substances that are potentially hazardous to health or the environment.  It is not just soil that can be contaminated  by hazardous substances, concrete, block paving, etc can also be contaminated.

Why is contaminated soil hazardous?

Contaminated soil can be hazardous to humans and animals.  Hazardous substances may be transferred from the soil into humans and animals through the skin or ingested accidently.  It may also be that contaminants enter the food chain as they are picked up by plants growing on the contaminated soil.

How do you know if soil is contaminated?

It can sometimes be difficult to know if soil or land is contaminated. There can be visible indicators such as discoloration in the soil, strong odours etc. It might also be possible to determine contamination if you are aware of the history of the land, for example; if you have knowledge that the land has been used for polluting industry, mining or waste disposal then contamination is possible. However, if there are no obvious signs and no knowledge of the site’s history there is no way of knowing unless a sample test is undertaken.

How can I get soil tested?

Contact Site Solutions where we will arrange an end to end service, We organise the haulage and treatment and make sure that you get the correct paperwork so you can rest easy knowing that the job has been done right and you can prove it. If you need testing done, we can arrange analysis of the soil and advise whether the results indicate if it is hazardous or non-hazardous.

How is contaminated soil treated?

Contaminated soil treatments include chemical oxidation, soil stabilisation or a more physical method such as washing the soil depending on the type of contamination. Site Solutions will source the most economic disposal method, be that treatment, landfill or a combination of the two. Where it makes most sense to do so, our national network of treatment sites ensure that your contaminated soil is recycled for reuse rather than just taking up valuable landfill space. Treatment for reuse can often be more economic than landfilling.

For more information on how Site Solutions can help with your contaminated soil treatment and contaminated soil restoration requirements, visit: Contaminated soil solutions and treatment available at Site Solutions or contact us on 01684 353556.

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