Building sites are challenging spaces, with construction work often involving a huge amount of soil needing removal. However, you can’t just load what you dig up into a truck and dump it wherever you like. For instance, statutory authorities like the Environmental Protection Agency Victoria uphold various laws about managing waste, especially when it comes to contaminated soils like what’s often found on building sites.
Falling foul of these laws could see your operation hit with costly fines or even civil and criminal prosecution, so making sure you manage the job right is crucial. Fortunately, the experts at Rubbish Skip Hire have unbeatable experience in waste disposal requirements, helping your building site manage soil removal jobs, big and small. Here, we explore the basics of building site soil to help you get up to speed with the latest requirements.
The basics of removing building site soil
Building site soil needs to be handled carefully. Below, we’ve outlined the fundamental steps required to manage its removal.
Assess the soil
When it’s time to remove soil from your building site, the first step involves looking for signs of contamination. There are many to consider, but some of the most common include unusual odours, staining, limited plant growth and the presence of unexpected materials, like fragments of metal pipes and paint flecks.
Get a report
If you suspect that your building site’s soil could be contaminated, you might be required to conduct a soil report before it can be removed. This means taking samples of your site’s soil to a laboratory for experts to carry out specialised examinations. If what’s contained in the soil is considered hazardous, it may need to be treated before disposal or even contained on-site.
Call in the experts
Ready to shift soil from your building site? It’s time to call in the experts. Choosing a respected operator with the experience needed to move large quantities of soil and dispose of it appropriately is critical to your operation. Whether you’re dealing with rugged materials or soft soil, making sure you choose the right team is essential to success.
How our team can help
Dealing with waste management is a pain for any building site, so getting experienced help is the best way to get on with what really matters to your project. Fortunately, the team at Rubbish Skip Hire has a massive amount of experience managing soil waste removal. All you have to do is place the waste in the bin, and we’ll handle the rest – from logistics to disposal.
Best of all, we’ve got the full range of skips needed for any job. From straightforward backyard renovations to complex civil construction projects, we offer skips ranging from 2 to 12 metres. Plus, we can help you understand what is allowed in your skip, whether you’re concerned about general waste or contaminated soil.
Get in touch with Rubbish Skip Hire today
Ready to learn more? Get in touch with the friendly team at Rubbish Skip Hire to discover how we can help your building site soil removal go off without a hitch. With our team taking immense pride in upholding the highest environmental standards, we understand the latest EPA requirements and implement them across our operation. Chat with our experts today to find out more.
