What it contains

EPA Victoria has issued a classification for the management of contaminated soils, which contain the following types of organic compounds:· total petroleum hydrocarbons· monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons· organochlorine compounds· polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.This contaminated soil has the potential for reuse, recycling, recovery of energy or treatment; however, the facilities required are not currently available in the state of Victoria or elsewhere in a location that is practically accessible.EPA will require on-site treatment to have an equivalent environmental outcome as off-site treatment at an approved facility. Where necessary, EPA will issue notices to the generators of contaminated soils directing them to comply with the classification.
Publication number
IWRG424
Topics
Waste and recycling
Number of pages
4
Release date
1 July 2009

Reviewed 31 August 2023