What happens to material that can be treated on site?
The overall remediation strategy is to treat material at its source and to reuse it where possible. Some of the material recovered from the site will be unsuitable for treatment such as asbestos containing materials, drums and other waste including some soils. This material will be segregated on site until it is removed under the appropriate waste transfer documentation to a suitable licensed facility. Any lorries taking untreatable materials off site will be covered, ensuring that the cover is weighted down to prevent it blowing up during transit. This ensures that waste material remains within the confines of the skip throughout its journey and prevents waste particles and odours becoming airborne. Prior to leaving the site all lorries are washed down and inspected (see FAQ 12).
