Soil sampling for waste soils

Publication IWRG702

Published by:
Environment Protection Authority
Date:
17 May 2024

This guideline provides advice on how to sample your waste soil to make sure you’ve classified it correctly.

It provides information on the most suitable patterns for sampling waste soils being moved off-site for reuse, treatment or disposal. It also explains how to decide on the number of samples you should take to ensure you give your waste soil the right waste disposal category.

Target audienceEnvironmental consultants and auditors, Waste soil producers, transporters and receivers
Publication numberIWRG702
TopicsWaste soil
Number of pages43
Release date17 May 2024
Reading levelGrade 12
Document version2

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