What is contaminated soil?
Definitions vary state to state but in general contaminated soil containing one or more contaminants from an unintentional or intentional spilling, or a naturally occurring contaminant, qualify soil as a contaminated soil. See the definition of contaminated soil below. Soils are considered hazardous waste when the following criteria are met and must be managed pursuant to the requirements at N.J.A.C. 7:26G et seq.: a. Soils test positive for characteristics of a hazardous waste defined at Title 40 CFR Part 261 Subpart C 261.21-261.24. b. Soil contains a listed waste as per 40 CFR 261 Subpart D 261.31-261.33. c. Soil is a mixture of a solid waste (non-hazardous) and one or more hazardous wastes listed in 40 CFR 261 Subpart D 261.31-261.33. Sources and Quantities of Contaminated Soil Sources of contaminated soils include manufacturers, businesses, retail establishments, government and individuals. Anyone who stores or handles materials which could adversely impact the environment, has th
