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excavation and removal
Soilutions have extensive experience of excavating and removing waste steams to recycling centers and landfills.
what is excavation and removal?
Essentially it involves digging contaminated materials directly from the ground and dumping them straight into landfill sites. Due to economic factors this was the main remedial technique utilized for many years. Since the introduction of the landfill directive, coupled with continual increases in landfill tax, sustainable remedial techniques are now economically viable.
how does it work?
Prior to any works being carried out on site assessments have to be carried out to determine the risks to humans and the environment. Method statements are also a necessity to control the progression of works on site. Decontamination units are normally required for the site personnel, dust suppress may be required to prevent airborne fibers, a wheelwash to prevent cross contamination from traffic movements is generally required and stringent control in the use of PPE is paramount. Removal of material from site is generally a fast process generally involving an excavator loading contaminated material directly into lorries. The material is then taken to an appropriate landfill site for disposal.
how long will it take?
A dig and dump remedial cleanup is a fast process. The time it takes depends on:
- The type and volume of contaminated material present.
- The site access, size and space for lorries to manoeuvre.
- The depth of groundwater.
