The Reuse and Recycling of Contaminated Soil

Published:
June 18, 1997 by CRC Press - 288 Pages
Author(s):
Stephen M. Testa, Testa Environmental Corp., Mokelumme Hill, California, USA

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Features

  • Concepts of reclamation, use, reuse, recycling, and resource recovery
  • Waste types suitable for reuse and recycling
  • Relevant regulations and regulatory programs
  • Reuse and recycling technologies
  • Practices and considerations for field activities
  • Laboratory considerations including discussion of waste types and characterization and acceptance criteria
  • Leachability and leachability tests
  • Engineering considerations and applicable tests
  • Chemical aspects of bitumens and asphalt
  • Factors important to the incorporation of contaminated soil into asphalt
  • Asphalt emulsions or binders in regard to types, chemistry, production and specifications, breaking and curing, tests and selection
  • Chemical aspects of cementitous materials
  • Types of contaminants suitable for incorporation into commercially viable products
  • Case histories on the incorporation of contaminated soil into asphaltic end products

    • Summary

    This book presents a new way of viewing contaminated soil-as a resource that in many instances can be recovered. The Reuse and Recycling of Contaminated Soils addresses the waste problem associated with contaminated soil and considers alternatives that are environmentally sound, cost-effective, and time efficient. It provides thorough coverage of practical issues associated with reuse and recycling including:

    Table of Contents

    Introduction: The Soil Problem. Remediation vs. Reuse and Recycling. The Concept of Resource Recovery.
    Regulatory Aspects: Introduction. Generator Responsibility. Waste Characterization. Regulatory Framework. Declassification. Exemptions. Transportation Considerations.
    Soil Reuse and Recycling Technologies: Introduction. Reuse and Recycling Technologies. Reclaim Technologies.
    Field Considerations: Introduction. Sampling Strategies. Particle Size Distribution. Selective Excavation. Volatile Organic Compound Mitigation.
    Laboratory Considerations: Introduction. Hazardous Waste Types. Hazardous Waste Characterization. Acceptance Criteria. Leachability. Leachability Tests.
    Engineering Considerations: Introduction. Engineering Tests for Preprocessed Soil. Engineering Tests for Processed Asphalt. Mix Designs. Pilot Testing.
    Chemical Aspects of Bitumens and Asphalt: Introduction. Types of Bitumens. Asphalt-Aggregate Chemistry. Asphalt Aggregate Stability. Contaminant Mobility in Asphalt. Contaminant Leachability from Asphalt. Durability. Aging. Biological Resistance. Permeability. Leachability. Discussion.
    Asphaltic Emulsions: Introduction. Emulsion Chemistry. Emulsion Production. Emulsion Specifications. Breaking and Curing. Emulsified Asphalt Tests. Emulsion Selections.
    Chemical Aspects of Cementitous Products: Introduction. Types of Cement. Physical Properties. Chemical Properties. Leachability. Degradation. Biological Resistance.
    Types of Contaminants for Reuse and Recycling: Introduction. Organic-Contaminated Soil. Inorganic-Contaminated Soil. Fly Ash. Low Radioactive Waste (LLW) and Intermediate Radioactive Waste (ILW).
    Asphalt Utilization and Application: Introduction. Utilization. Application. Quality Control and Assurance.
    Selected CMA Case Histories: Introduction. Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soil from Municipality Maintenance Facility (UST). Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soil from Former Gas Manufacturing Site (PNAS). Lead-Mine Scale from Former Geothermal Plant. Lead- and Zinc-Contaminated Soil from a Brake-Shoes Manufacturing Plant. Lead- and Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soil from Auto Wrecking Site. Cost Considerations.
    Appendices: Acronyms. Glossary of Regulatory and Technical Terms. Conversion Factors: U.S. Customary to Metric Units.
    Index.

    Editorial Reviews

    "...The book is well written and uses case studies to illustrate treatment technologies and reuse possibilities. As someone who teaches in the general area of soil contamination and remediation, I find this text to be an excellent resource and would not hesitate to use it..."
    -Journal of Environmental Quality

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