The biopile is central to our internationally recognised expertise and works by creating favourable conditions for the growth of naturally occurring micro-organisms in soil that consume contaminants. To this end, contaminants are degraded to compounds that are not toxic to the environment.
Englobe’s treatment centres all use this proven biological treatment process as well as a range other innovative recycling technologies such as soil washing, screening and thermal treatment. Once treatment is complete, the soil is reclaimed according to the appropriate standards and a decontamination certificate is issued.
We are guided by the principle that unwanted waste can be converted into substitutes for non-renewable resources. By building on our investment in research and development, and improved infrastructure for managing, treating and reclaiming contaminated materials, our unique approach revolves around protecting living environments.
At Englobe, we understand that these materials, traditionally considered waste, can have real value as a resource once decontaminated. Englobe UK treat over 200,000 tonnes of hazardous and contaminated material annually and beneficially re-use the treated soils in our Biffa Waste Services restoration schemes to divert from landfill void. This provides complete environmental sustainability for our customers.
By selecting us for your soils and materials recycling, you can be confident that we are fully compliant with all safety, regulatory, environmental, and public health requirements and operate under a ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 compliant management system.
Protecting the environment has always been at the heart of what we do at Englobe and we are committed to supporting your projects to deliver excellence in environmental compliance, safeguard your assets and enhance quality of life. It’s in our nature to care.
Globally, Englobe has the treatment expertise and infrastructure needed to intelligently manage close to 1 million tonnes of soils and materials every year.
Winner of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Gold Award for seven consecutive years.
Since 1993 Englobe has operated multiple contaminated soil treatment centres on several continents giving us a unique expertise in the biological treatment of organic contaminants.
To share this unmatched expertise with our clients, we have developed an industry leading digital platform dedicated to meeting our clients’ operational needs. This tool provides our clients and the regulators, with complete traceability of all soils, from excavation to final reclamation.
This includes management of the required sampling regimes, EWC codes, duty of care notices and the exact location at our treatment sites where the soils from construction sites are unloaded for treatment, analytical results from certified laboratories and details on the decontaminated soil that leaves our centres. All of these steps are followed, documented and validated throughout the contaminated soil management and treatment process.
When you choose Englobe, you can be rest assured that your contaminated materials will be handled compliantly. Our expertise and commitment to quality allows us to achieve the highest standards. We offer a cost-effective, quick and definitive solution for treating your contaminated materials.
We currently have five contaminated soil treatment centres that meet the needs of local and regional markets.
Englobe UK can accept a broad range of contaminated material including soil and stone, dredgings, rail ballast, road filter stone, road sweepings, filter cake and organic residues from treatment and wash plants
Benefits of using Englobe:
- Full compliance and traceability guaranteed;
- Flexible and efficient response within 24 hours;
- Less than 24-hour material authorisation;
- Suitable for a wide range of hazardous soils including Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC); (links for landfill disposal)
- Sustainable diversion from landfill.
Cost Effective:
- No WAC testing required;
- Huge cost savings – No landfill tax is applicable as material is recovered for beneficial re-use;
- Discounted prices for large volumes.
- Destruction of contaminants;
- Total elimination of any future environmental liability;
- Guaranteed treatment efficiency;
- Upon request, we can issue certification of treatment and diversion from landfill void
- Our Soil Treatment Facilities (STFs) are fully permitted and approved by the Environment Agency England & NRW in Wales
Once the materials arrive at our centres, we not only treat them through bioremediation, but also handle their unique characterisation and reclamation. Each of our centres is specialised to meet specific regional needs.
All our services and solutions deliver exceptional environmental and economic benefits. We recycle organic materials and soils destined for landfills and mitigate environmental impacts through our biological treatment process and strive to remediate soils. Englobe’s technical and economical approach often leads to substantial cost savings.
Englobe specialise in the treatment of hydrocarbon & asbestos impacted material.
Suitable Contaminants
Petroleum Hydrocarbons:
- Petrol
- Diesel fuel
- Gas oil
- Kerosene
- Heating Oils
- Lubricating Oils
- Used and Waste Oils
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH):
- Creosote
- Phenols
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC):
- Wide range accepted
Asbestos:
- Bonded asbestos containing materials (ACM)
- Loose fibres in soil