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. If excess soil material is to be exported or imported to a site, it will require laboratory testing for contaminants of concern, and a subsequent ‘Waste Classification’. ARTL can provide ‘Material Classification Reports’ on in-situ material before it is excavated, or on stockpiled material after excavation. Common terminology includes VENM, ENM, GSW, RSW, HW, Clean Fill, Category D, CAT4.

ARTL work in accordance with the relevant authorities and guidelines (NSW EPA and VIC EPA) and are ready to assist at short notice. We also conduct assessment across all local quarries to ensure that the crushed rock material being exported is of natural origin and no contamination has occurred during the material processing.

Some sites may require specialised testing outside of the regular state guidelines, such as Australian Defence Force sites. ARTL work closely with Defence and conduct PFAS assessments for soil categorisation and re-use.