Contaminated Soil and Concrete Disposal Services for Commercial Properties

Typical indicators are discolored soil, petroleum odors, dying vegetation, and historical industrial use or underground storage tanks. Contamination often appears during property sales, renovations, tank removal, or Phase II assessments. Confirmation requires professional soil testing to identify contaminants, concentrations, and disposal requirements. If contamination is suspected, contact us for a comprehensive assessment and remediation plan.

We handle all contaminated soil disposal scenarios that commercial properties face. Common contaminants are petroleum from underground tanks or spills; heavy metals like lead, arsenic, chromium and mercury at former industrial sites; industrial chemicals and solvents; pesticides and herbicides from agricultural use; and contaminated concrete with asbestos, lead paint residues or petroleum. Our testing services identify the type of contamination and determine the proper classification and disposal requirements.

Timeline depends on project scope. Typical phases: Testing (1-2 weeks for sampling and lab analysis), Permitting (2-4 weeks for NJ DEP approvals), Excavation (1 day to 2 weeks depending on volume and site conditions), Disposal (concurrent with excavation), Verification (1 week for clearance testing and final documentation). The timeline varies with the extent of contamination, weather, site access, and regulatory approvals. Brick Asbestos & Demolition manages all phases, coordinating with regulators and disposal facilities to prevent delays and keep projects on schedule.

Yes, New Jersey requires permits and notifications for the disposal of contaminated soil. NJ DEP regulations require proper classification, transportation manifests, and disposal at licensed facilities. Additional permits may include soil remediation permits, discharge permits if dewatering is needed, and notifications to the local municipality. Brick Asbestos & Demolition manages the entire permitting process, preparing documentation, submitting application,s and handling regulatory communications. We track manifest requirements from excavation to final disposal so you can focus on your project.

Contaminated soil is disposed of at licensed NJ DEP- and EPA-approved facilities. Petroleum-contaminated soil may be treated and recycled; heavily contaminated soil requires disposal at hazardous waste sites. We use multiple licensed facilities to determine the best destination based on contamination type and cost. All loads are tracked via waste manifests documenting the chain of custody from property to disposal. You receive copies of manifests and disposal certificates to ensure regulatory compliance and protect your liability.

Soil remediation can treat specific contaminants, allowing beneficial reuse in some cases. Methods include bioremediation for petroleum hydrocarbons, soil washing for heavy metals, and thermal treatment for volatile organic compounds. Remediation is cost-effective for large volumes, where treatment costs are lower than disposal and replacement costs. Heavily contaminated or mixed materials often require disposal. We assess during consultation whether remediation or disposal is the best solution, based on contamination type, volume, site conditions, and timeline, to identify the most cost-effective, compliant approach.

Professional contaminated soil removal follows strict safety protocols to minimize risk to workers, occupants and the environment. Hazards include exposure to toxic substances, airborne contaminants during excavation, and cross-contamination. We mitigate risks with containment measures, continuous air monitoring, proper personal protective equipment, and decontamination procedures. Our OSHA-compliant program and certified technicians ensure projects meet or exceed safety standards. We implement barriers, access controls, and monitoring to protect tenants and neighbors. Proper handling is key; untrained removal is a serious health and liability risk.

Contaminated soil removal requires licensed contractors, regulatory compliance, testing, manifests, and disposal at certified facilities. Regular excavation moves clean soil without regulatory oversight. The main difference is that contaminated materials must be classified, tracked via waste manifests, hauled by licensed haulers, and disposed of at approved facilities. Treating contaminated soil as regular excavation is illegal and can result in fines and remediation costs. Always hire licensed environmental contractors for known or suspected contamination to ensure compliance and ecological safety.

Yes, Brick Asbestos & Demolition provides emergency response for urgent contamination situations, including active spills, contamination found during time-sensitive construction, and regulatory compliance emergencies. Our trained crews quickly contain, prevent the spread, and start removal operations. Emergencies often occur when excavation contractors hit unexpected contamination or when immediate remediation is required for environmental incidents or property transactions. Contact us immediately for rapid assessment, action planning, and 24/7 response.

The extent of contamination can be unpredictable; additional testing during excavation may reveal more contamination than initially assessed. We conduct field screening and confirmatory tests throughout excavation to define contamination boundaries. If more contamination is found, we will notify you, classify the material, and adjust costs transparently. We will complete the remediation without stopping. Detailed documentation of contamination, removal volumes, and disposal sites will be provided to achieve regulatory closure and eliminate future liability.