Contaminated Soil Removal & Disposal in Wollongong
Whether you’re redeveloping a commercial site or live on an older block of land, if you suspect your soil is contaminated, it’s vital to have it dealt with by qualified professionals.
Soil contamination and pollution are usually caused by the improper disposal of waste or chemicals. However, other things such as cattle dip sites following farming, underground fuel storage tanks in industrial settings or the wide use of pesticides through agriculture can also lead to a hazardous environment. Materials such as asbestos, petroleum, solvents, lead, and other heavy metals are the most common contaminants of soil in Wollongong.
Contaminated soil can have serious health consequences, causing skin and eye irritation amongst other issues. Toxins can also seep into groundwater, affecting drinking water, and can negatively impact soil fertility. Therefore, it’s best to have any toxic pollution dealt with before it becomes a health hazard or spreads any further into the ecosystem.
How We Handle Contaminated Soil
Soil that has been impacted and deemed contaminated by a hygienist following testing can only be removed by an appropriate license holder.
P&D Envirotech has the experience and knowledge to handle contaminated soil removal and disposal of a wide range of contaminants safely and thoroughly, including asbestos and heavy metals. We are fully qualified to help you create a contaminated soil remediation plan that will restore soil quality on your premises. From testing through to the cleanup process, we’re here to ensure your site no longer poses a risk to human health.
We document using a 3 Truck Tracking Docket System that will ensure all contaminated soil is traceable and disposed of correctly. As per the Codes of Practice, all contaminated soil is transported by an EPA-licensed transporter and disposed of at a licensed landfill with full disposal documentation.
Soil Testing Services
Soil that has been impacted requires testing to determine the contaminant before any recommended removal can occur. Any soil impacted with asbestos and deemed friable by the hygienist must be removed by an ASA License holder.
Once testing has occurred, the authority can usually recommend the correct remediation, and thus, we can apply this recommendation with our professional services working with the authority. Soil validation following contaminated soil removal helps to determine subsequent recommendations for addressing any issues identified. P&D Envirotech can work through this process with you to ensure your site is free of hazardous materials, once and for all.
Why Use Contaminated Soil Disposal Services
In residential settings, contaminated soil can put your family at risk when toxins are directly ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. If you want your children to be able to play in their backyard or grow fruit or vegetables, these activities are out of the question when soil is contaminated.
Chemicals, pesticides or other pollutants in soil affect the ecosystem and plant life fails to thrive due to poor soil fertility, leading to soil erosion.
On commercial or industrial sites, businesses are obligated to deal with soil contamination and their cleanup is strictly regulated. In these scenarios, soil contamination can impact human health, spread into the surrounding environment, limit land use and increase development costs.
Our Services Extend Beyond Toxic Soil Management
When we say we’re with you every step of the way as you deal with contaminated soil management, we mean it. Not only do we take care of soil remediation plans, soil removal and safe soil disposal, but our services also incorporate site rejuvenation.
While soil conservation isn’t possible when soil is contaminated, we can help you ensure soil erosion and poor soil fertility won’t be a problem on your site in the future. After contaminated soil removal has been carried out, P&D Envirotech can provide site cleanup services, including using clean fill (VENM) to restore your site to its previous glory and encourage biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem.
Why Choose P&D Envirotech to Restore Soil Quality?
Site contamination due to hazardous substances can be a headache, whether you own a business or it’s at your home. But working with professionals dedicated to conducting thorough assessments of issues ensures the safety of the environment, humans, wildlife and pets.
P&D Envirotech has the expertise to deal with soil contaminants from various sources, with more than 20 years of experience in the hazardous material industry.
We are fully licensed, insured and committed to following all necessary government requirements regarding soil removal and contaminated soil disposal for the safety of the Wollongong community and future generations.
We Service All of Wollongong
As land use around the Wollongong area changes due to development, more business owners and homeowners are finding themselves needing to deal with soil contamination. For safe and reliable soil removal and disposal, turn to the experts at P&D Envirotech.
We service all of Wollongong, Kiama and Shellharbour, from Albion Park right through to Yellow Rock. When you make enquiries with P&D Envirotech about our soil remediation services, you can rest assured you are speaking with a local expert.
P&D is Fully Insured for Your Peace of Mind
Founded in 2002, P&D Envirotech has grown to become a leader in the hazardous waste industry thanks to our commitment to customer satisfaction and high-quality service. We understand that soil contamination can cause health effects, devalue your land and cause hazards in the environment due to its potential to cause water pollution and soil erosion.
Don’t let soil toxicity on your property cause you headaches. The team at P&D Envirotech understand the legislation regarding soil pollution and how it should be handled, from the soil assessment stage, through remediation and beyond.
Leave Contaminated Soil to The Professionals
Heavy metals, asbestos waste, chemicals and pesticides from industrial sites, former service stations, farming and mining activities, and agriculture projects require investigation. Hazardous toxins can enter waterways, degrade soil quality, cause air pollution and pose a major threat to delicate ecosystems and human health.
While it is possible to prevent soil contamination with the correct handling of waste and by reducing the use of chemicals and pesticides, once you’ve inherited the problem and are exposed to the risks, it can be difficult to deal with — but not if you call in the professionals.
If you suspect soil pollution on your property, don’t delay, call P&D Envirotech today on 1300 884 113 for further guidance or to arrange a quote.
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