Contaminated Land - New Service Launched

As more Brownfield sites in the UK are earmarked for development, the need for increased technical and operational expertise for dealing with potentially contaminated land has risen sharply.

Wastefile UK, the waste management solutions provider has introduced what it says is a turnkey approach to contaminated land identification and remediation-with a 24-hour response and rapid turnaround service for sampling.

At the hub of the service is cost-effective and efficient testing to BS EN 12457/3 by the company-which is UKAS accredited-and on-site testing which means the EA guidelines.

Wastefile UK says it has a team of experienced in-house specialists on call to deal with technical queries and all contaminated soils undergo expert analysis that ensure the correct categorisation and recommendation for treatment or disposal.

'We’ve also forged strong partnership links with landfill sites and technology providers throughout the UK, securing exclusive disposal or treatment options to complement our experienced earthworks contractors whilst providing a fully documented audit trail for waste removal.' Said Simon Raven, Operations Director of the newly created land remediation division. 

The company says the service will ensure reduced removal costs and offers on-going consultation and advice.

The government’s Environment Agency has identified thousands of Brownfield sites across the UK, which have been contaminated by the legacy of previous industrial uses and may present significant risks to human health and to the wider environment.

Recent Government objectives have initiated a move towards redevelopment of Brownfield land in favour of Greenfield sites (e.g. the government target of 60% of new housing being developed on Brownfield sites) to relieve the pressure on the countryside and green belt areas. Previously, the potential liabilities associated with Brownfield development have resulted in an attitude of wariness. However, the Government says with careful consideration, and the right advice, it is possible to turn liabilities into an asset.

Further information from Wastefile UK on http://www.wastefile.com or 01952 292000.