The management of contaminated soil arisings can be complex. In a world where construction projects are constrained by space and time it’s handling is often overlooked. This can be at the detriment of the wider environment, UK waste directive targets, and more importantly on your ground abnormal costs. Having the ability to remain in control of your construction arisings is no longer desirable, it’s a commercial necessity.
On sites where surplus soil is a reality, it’s disposal can be an expensive business. Contaminated soils often attract the highest rate of landfill tax rate (currently £80.00 per tonne) coupled with ever increasing gate fees and haulage. Furthermore, the number of sites permitted to accept material of this nature are limited and under more and more scrutiny from regulators.
Even on balanced cut and fill projects, spoil can arise from utility excavations, pile arisings and other foundation solutions and the construction of roads and pavements. Due to the nature of these works, the responsibility of managing these arisings is often handed over to the appointed groundworkers and civil contractors. The options available in the waste management arena though have changed.
Dunton recognise that soil is a finite commodity. Sustainability and soil treatment is therefore always at the forefront of our design and methodology. We are prepared to go that extra mile to ensure that all your soils are re-used where practicable. We are able to deliver on this promise by employing leading industry waste classification experts with an enviable knowledge of alternative re-use markets. We are also investing in the development of our own unique Soil Treatment Facilities (STFs) to ensure you stay ahead of the game in an ever more competitive market.
Are you in control of your construction arisings? Your competitors are so can you afford not to be?
