Soil Excavation

Industrial Complexes

Petroleum products and heavy metals are common in the manufacturing sector. Older factories often harbor residual materials from past processes, making them prime candidates for soil remediation.

Brownfields

Previously developed land that has been abandoned or underutilized due to pollution or industrial waste, generally requiring soil remediation before reuse or redevelopment.

Derelict Gas Stations

These sites normally contain residual petroleum hydrocarbons, especially if they were kept in underground storage tanks. Unless removed, steel and aluminum tanks are susceptible to corrosion and leakage.

Military Bases

In many cases, military exercises and training activities leave chemicals, fuel, and munitions behind in the soil.

Dry Cleaning Facilities

Petroleum and chlorinated solvents commonly used in dry cleaning can pose a threat to local ecosystems. If released, they can linger for years in the surrounding soil and groundwater, due to their resistance to degradation.

Railroad Yards and Tie Treating Plants

Creosote and other heavy oils used as wood preservatives are a frequent cause for concern in facilities involved in railroad operation and construction.

Residential Communities

Older neighborhoods built near or on former industrial sites, may require soil remediation to ensure residents are not exposed to dangerous chemicals.

Bulk Excavation

Removes large quantities of rock and soil from a contaminated area.

Trench Excavation

Removes material from a narrow opening in the ground, to restore sites with a deep but limited field of contamination.

Selective Excavation

Rather than digging up the entire area, localized hotspots are removed, leaving the rest of the site intact.

Vacuum Excavation

A minimally invasive procedure that removes dirt, mud, and slurry by sucking it up through a high-powered vacuum. Frequently used in sites with utility lines and underground structures.

Remote-Controlled Excavation

Allows technicians to operate equipment at a distance in order to clean areas that would be otherwise inaccessible or too dangerous to enter.

Collapsing soil is a common danger in many excavation projects, especially those in urban settings or close to existing structures. In order to ensure worker safety and the stability of the surrounding ground, O6 utilizes a range of protective systems to prevent cave-ins during excavation.

• Sheet Piling: Teams create a continuous wall of long, vertically driven sheets of metal or vinyl in order to prevent the collapse of surrounding soil.
• Soldier Piles and Lagging: Vertical beams (soldier piles) are driven into the ground at regular intervals, with horizontal lagging (typically wood or concrete panels) placed between them. A quick and cost-effective method of retaining soil.
• Anchored Retaining Walls: Used to support heavy loads, these walls use anchors drilled into the retained soil for added stability.

Soil excavation is a fast and effective method of environmental remediation. Digging, hauling, and treating polluted soil restores contaminated land, opening the way for future development while eliminating risks to public health and the ecosystem.

O6 Environmental provides comprehensive excavation services to communities and land developers. Our experts manage every stage of excavation and disposal, from initial sampling and analysis to the submission of remediation completion reports.

Contact us today to learn how we can deliver a custom and practical solution for your project.