Contaminated soil remediation

Expert solutions for contaminated soil, including assessment, excavation, treatment and compliant disposal or remediation by Cleanaway.
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About

Waste solutions for
contaminated soil

Cleanaway provides certified transportation, remediation and disposal services for contaminated soils across Australia.

We work with government, businesses and industrial sites to safely manage contaminated soil at all concentration levels. Whether you require on-site or off-site soil treatment, we tailor our approach to suit your site conditions, contamination classification and regulatory requirements.

Through our technical expertise, innovative treatment methods and end-to-end compliance support, Cleanaway helps you meet your regulatory obligations, manage health and safety risks, and protect future land use.

Hydrocarbon and chemical-contaminated soils

Includes soils impacted by petroleum products such as diesel, petrol, lubricants, and industrial chemicals, including solvents, pesticides, and herbicides.

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Heavy metal and asbestos-contaminated soils

Covers soils containing elevated levels of metals like lead, mercury, or arsenic, as well as soils with asbestos fibres or fragments that require specialised handling and disposal.

Service

Compliance and safety measures

Cleanaway employs innovative treatment methods to remove different contaminants, whether offsite or in site.

Thermal desorption units

For treating hydrocarbon and solvent-contaminated soils

Solidification and stabilisation systems

For immobilising metals or other persistent contaminants

PFAS treatment infrastructure

Including sorbent-based and separation technologies for aqueous and soil-bound PFAS

Asbestos-screening and separation equipment

To isolate and contain fragments safely before landfill

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Process

What we do with your contaminated soil

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Site assessment and waste classification
We review site investigation reports and lab results to determine how the contaminated soil needs to be handled.
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On-site excavation and containment
Our team can support excavation or deliver sealed containers for site crews.
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Transport
Soil can be treated onsite or moved safely to one of our licensed treatment, recovery or disposal facilities. We provide real-time GPS tracking and digital Chain of Custody for complete visibility across every load.
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Treatment, reuse or compliant disposal
Depending on the contamination classification, soil may be remediated, stabilised for reuse (for example, as engineered fill), or safely landfilled in licensed cells that are isolated from other waste streams.
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Details

Infrastructure for safe excavation and disposal

Cleanaway assists with pre-acceptance testing and waste classification. We provide fit-for-purpose collection options tailored to your site, risk level and type of soil contamination, including:

Bulk haulage and truck services

For large-volume projects, using sealed or tarped tipper trucks compliant with state regulations

On-site skip bins and hook-lift bins

For smaller volumes or short-term excavation works

Specialised lined containers and geotextile covers

For soils with high-risk contaminants like asbestos and PFAS

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Output

Where does contaminated soil end up

The waste management pathway for contaminated soil depends on how it’s classified under local Environment Protection Authority (EPA) guidelines. Some soils – particularly those impacted by non-hazardous materials or organic compounds like hydrocarbons – can be remediated and safely returned to land. Other contaminated soils may require specialised treatment to make them suitable for recovery or safe disposal. Soils contaminated with asbestos must be securely contained and permanently isolated in licensed landfill cells.

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Our promise

Why choose Cleanaway

  • A one-stop solution

    We offer an expansive range of services, custom waste solutions and expert support to meet the waste management and resource recovery needs of Australian businesses, councils and industries of any size. 

  • Optimised waste management solutions

    Our team of resource recovery professionals work closely with you to find the best waste management solution for your business, helping you achieve potential cost savings while working towards your sustainability goals.

  • Streamlined services

    We offer a total waste management solution, providing you with seamless customer service, one invoice and consistent, reliable services.

  • Nationwide service you can count on

    With a vast national network of specialised facilities and one of the largest waste collection fleets on Australian roads, we deliver efficient and reliable service across most of Australia.