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Following is a step by step graph highlighting the procedure required to classify soil waste and to determine its proper disposal location. For further information, please refer to our previous posts regarding Soil Contamination and Disposal or, if  you require any assistance with waste soil treatment, please do not hesitate to give us a call – 0131 538 8456 or email – info@soilutions.co.uk

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Soil remediation guide

Approaching soil remediation without any prior knowledge can be difficult and uncomfortable at times, especially when it can potentially be very costly. This free eBook will help you understand the whats, the whys and the hows of soil remediation in the simplest terms.

 

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Its getting close to that time of year again when HM Revenue and Customs revise (“raise”) the rates of landfill tax.

As of the first of April 2024 you’ll be paying:-

  •           Standard Rate tax increases to £103.70 per tonne
  •           Lower Rate tax increases to £3.30 per tonne

Of course on top of this there are the varying gate fees charged by the disposal point which depending on the type of waste, contaminant, etc  can range anywhere from £10 – £70 per tonne.

Also remember, if you’re looking to dispose of contaminated soils and they are accepted at a Soil Treatment Centre then no tax will be levied and it’s only the gate fees you will be charged.

If you have any questions regarding soil disposal don’t hesitate to contact us, we’re happy to talk so feel free to contact us on 0800 0209 307 or e-mail us on info@soilutions.co.uk.

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2021

Soil remediation guide

Approaching soil remediation without any prior knowledge can be difficult and uncomfortable at times, especially when it can potentially be very costly. This free eBook will help you understand the whats, the whys and the hows of soil remediation in the simplest terms.

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As with many things in life we are always searching for the quick fix. Unfortunately when dealing with contamination one doesn’t really exist. Gone are the days of being able to sweep problems under the rug. Many of today’s remediation jobs are a result of the ‘leave it to someone else’ attitude, along with more lax bygone environmental governance.

Prepare yourself for a possible drawn out process. Even the smaller issues such as a domestic heating oil spill can take months to remediate. Processes you need to take into account can include consultations, site visits, desk studies, site investigations, dealings with appropriate authorities, sampling, developing and implementing remediation plans, monitoring visits, validation, reporting, to name a few.

There is no cut and dry approach to remediation, just because a system works on one site doesn’t mean it can be quickly transferred to another site and be expected to achieve the same results.

Deal with any environmental issues as they occur don’t dismiss them. It is highly likely the contamination will spread, ultimately becoming more costly to remediate in the long run.

If you have encountered an environmental issue, or just looking for some advice feel free to contact us on 0800 0209 307 or e-mail us. Check out the resource section of the Soilution’s website for more helpful advice.

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2021

Soil remediation guide

Approaching soil remediation without any prior knowledge can be difficult and uncomfortable at times, especially when it can potentially be very costly. This free eBook will help you understand the whats, the whys and the hows of soil remediation in the simplest terms.

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Getting the right remedial solution to match your contamination needs can be akin to finding your perfect partner in life.

Sometimes it all works out great and other times the results just don’t quite meet your expectations.

Jumping in both feet first can often lead to problems and greater expenditure down the line.  But delaying could cost you more in the long term.  And you certainly should not be dragged kicking and screaming into a situation which does not feel right to you.

To find your perfect remedial partner you need to appraise your current situation, work out where you want to go and then make an informed decision as to what options are available to you.

Now, I’m not saying we are marriage counsellors, far from it, but we do know how to find you the right remedial solution that will marry with your site requirements.  So why not give us a call to see how we can help you.

 

And why all the marriage references…?  Well our Operations Manager Sam is getting married to Sally this Saturday, and knowing Sam he will have fully appraised his situation, worked out his options and made an informed decission, well before Sally did it for him…!

Best of luck guys – the Soilutions Team

 

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We are constantly being asked to provide a fixed cost for remediation schemes but is this good value for the client…?

It is very normal for us mere remediation contractors to have had no involvement with the site investigation stage of a sites redevelopment.  For some reason our experience is not called upon until the client needs to know ”how much’ and ‘how long’…? By then the SI is done and dusted and there is no money left in the budget to return to site to collect further data to define or quantify the remediation costs.

So we are left to second guess; the extent of the contamination, whether there are sufficient nutrients present for a bioremediation approach,  what the recharge of the wells are, the PSD of the soil, etc, etc, etc.  Hence, there is a large element of risk.  And where there is risk there are added costs.  So if the client wishes us to take on this risk we have to allow for it in our pricing structure.  Simple stuff.

But what about another approach…?  In construction projects it is normal to have a Project Manager, Architect, Structural Engineer, QS, M&E Engineer, etc, etc.  So why not ask experienced folk like us to be involved in your project team at an early stage, so that informed questions can be asked and additional information gained to better inform your remediation strategy and minimise those hidden risks and associated costs.  Or if the SI is believed to be robust, then why not undertake the project on a cost plus basis, where the client carries the risk and the contractor simply undertakes the work demonstrating all remediation costs.  Better for us and better for the clients pockets…!

And a happy client means more repeat work, which we all want.

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Save Britain’s Heritage –v- Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government – 25 March 2011 Court of Appeal [Civil Division] EWCA CIV 334

A recent landmark ruling of the Court of Appeal in the above case determined that demolition of buildings is considered to be a “project”, for the purposes of EIA Directive 85/337/EEC, and hence, an Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”)  has to be undertaken before planning approval can be granted.

Whilst this ruling may have important consequences for the demolition fraternity will we soon see EIA being required for remediation works…?  Another remediation expense…!

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The dictionary definition of ‘Remediation’ is along the lines of ‘the correction of something bad or defective’.  As contaminated soil and water remediation contractors we’ve firmly claimed the word, search ‘remediation contractors’ and no doubt you’ll get something to do with the contaminated soils….

Adding the Bio part is sadly not for Bionic. Bio is short for Biological.  Using biological processes to remediate contamination is a tried and tested method for remediation of hydrocarbons, and many other organic and inorganic contaminants.

These biological processes are often naturally occurring in the environment, bioremediation involves enhancing the natural process by engineering an optimal environment (varying nutrients, oxygen, moisture, temperature…) for hydrocarbon degrading bacteria to accelerate contaminant breakdown.

For a little extra depth to this see the bioremediation page on our web-site where we summarise bioremediation and show our strong track record in hydrocarbon bioremediation and soil bioremediation.  If you’re interested in how bioremediation works, check this blog post, and to get an idea about which contaminants can be treated, see this post.

Enjoy.

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2021

Soil remediation guide

Approaching soil remediation without any prior knowledge can be difficult and uncomfortable at times, especially when it can potentially be very costly. This free eBook will help you understand the whats, the whys and the hows of soil remediation in the simplest terms.

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Coupled with increasing regulatory requirements through the implementation of the EU Landfill Directive and growing public awareness, owners of landfills and brownfield sites are taking a more cautious approach when restoring their sites for reuse.

Owners or the responsible persons now potentially face long term liabilities, reducing asset values and occasionally adverse publicity, in addition to the increasing costs, when dealing with restoration issues. These differ from site to site, and the requirement and extent of any restoration measures is a direct function of the intended end use of the site, the nature and extent of the previous use of the site and current legislative requirements.

With proper assessment and design techniques, landfills and brownfield sites can be restored to an extent that it presents a viable commercial opportunity to make full and effective use of land previously considered unsuitable for reuse.

Soilutions offers a comprehensive range of the best restoration options to its customers. Selection, design and procurement support for restoration systems including cost estimates and planning are all part of Soilutions’ service to meet with customers requirements.

Coupled with increasing regulatory requirements through the implementation of the EU Landfill Directive and growing public awareness, owners of landfills and brownfield sites are taking a more cautious approach when restoring their sites for reuse.

Owners or the responsible persons now potentially face long term liabilities, reducing asset values and occasionally adverse publicity, in addition to the increasing costs, when dealing with restoration issues. These differ from site to site, and the requirement and extent of any restoration measures is a direct function of the intended end use of the site, the nature and extent of the previous use of the site and current legislative requirements.

With proper assessment and design techniques, landfills and brownfield sites can be restored to an extent that it presents a viable commercial opportunity to make full and effective use of land previously considered unsuitable for reuse.

Soilutions offers a comprehensive range of the best restoration options to its customers. Selection, design and procurement support for restoration systems including cost estimates and planning are all part of Soilutions’ service to meet with customers requirements.

FREE EBOOK

2021

Soil remediation guide

Approaching soil remediation without any prior knowledge can be difficult and uncomfortable at times, especially when it can potentially be very costly. This free eBook will help you understand the whats, the whys and the hows of soil remediation in the simplest terms.