Soils can become contaminated from a multitude of sources, therefore it is incredibly difficult to determine if soil is ‘clean’ or ‘contaminated’ purely by a visual assessment. A site littered with chemical containers may be obvious, but a leaking underground fuel tank could be leaching Hydrocarbons into the soil for decades!

As a result, contaminant testing has become a widespread requirement, particularly where site-won material is to be re-used on another site. Based on the concentration of contaminants of concern, the soil can be ‘classified’ for re-use or disposal. ARTL can provide ‘Material Classification Reports’ on in-situ material before it is excavated, or on stockpiled material after excavation. ARTL work in accordance with the relevant authorities (NSW EPA and VIC EPA) and are ready to assist at short notice.