Advanced Waste Classification: Waste Soils
Develop specialist expertise in the classification of contaminated soils and excavation waste
The classification of waste soils can be one of the most complex areas of waste assessment, requiring a detailed understanding of hazardous waste regulations, laboratory data, and technical guidance. Accurate classification is essential for ensuring legal compliance, protecting the environment, and identifying the most appropriate management route for contaminated materials.
This advanced virtual training programme is designed for professionals who already have a foundation in hazardous waste classification and want to build their expertise in the specific challenges associated with waste soils and excavation materials.
Through practical examples and detailed guidance, you'll develop the skills needed to apply WM3 methodology, interpret laboratory reports, assess contamination risks, and confidently classify waste soils in line with current regulatory requirements.
Course Details
Format: Online
Duration: 11.5 hours
Entry requirements: Foundational knowledge of hazardous waste classification recommended
About this course
Waste soil classification requires specialist knowledge, technical accuracy, and a strong understanding of regulatory guidance. Develop the expertise needed to classify contaminated soils correctly, interpret assessment data with confidence, and support compliant waste management decisions.
Advanced understanding of waste soil classification
Develop a detailed understanding of the hazardous waste classification process as it applies specifically to soils and excavation wastes.
Applying WM3 with confidence
Build a thorough working knowledge of Technical Guidance WM3 and learn how to apply its principles to complex waste soil assessments.
Assessing metals and contaminants
Learn how to undertake worst-case compound calculations for metals and understand their significance within the classification process.
Evaluating oil-contaminated soils
Gain practical insight into the assessment of oil-contaminated wastes, including approaches for dealing with unknown or mixed oil contamination.
Interpreting laboratory data
Strengthen your ability to review and interpret laboratory reports, identify potential issues, and make informed classification decisions.
Managing common classification challenges
Explore the practical challenges frequently encountered when assessing waste soils and learn proven approaches to overcoming them.
Professional development
Receive a certificate of completion and contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
This course is designed for professionals who already have a working knowledge of hazardous waste classification and need to apply that knowledge to waste soils and excavation materials.
It is particularly suitable for:
- Waste and environmental consultants
- Contaminated land specialists and contractors
- Construction and excavation waste professionals
- Landfill operators managing contaminated soils
- Waste carriers and brokers specialising in soil movements
- Environmental compliance professionals responsible for waste soil assessments
- Anyone involved in the classification, management, transport, or disposal of waste soils
A prior understanding of hazardous waste classification and WM3 guidance is recommended.
Course Structure
This course combines self-guided learning with virtual instructor-led training sessions.
This eLearning covers:
- Advanced Waste Soils
This session covers:
- Recap – waste classicisation and assessment (lessons from eLearning)
- Classification and assessment and the use of the List of Wastes codes
- Hazardous substances and hazardous properties
- Importance of HP14 ecotoxic for the assessment of soils
- ‘inert’ classification
- Use and misuse of WAC analysis
- Worst-case compounds introduction and calculation
This session covers:
- Worst case compounds for copper and cadmium
- Moisture content correction
This session covers:
- Assessment of soils wastes and analysis (inorganics)
- Debrief worst case compounds exercise
- Q&A Moisture Content Correction
- Asbestos contaminated soils
- Application of the assessment process to soils and excavated wastes including delegate exercises
- Potential to use screening values (metals)
This session covers:
- Assessment of oil contaminated wastes (TPH)
This session covers:
- Debrief of TPH/oil assessment exercise
- PAH and other hazardous organics
- Application of the assessment process to soils and excavated waste (Organics)
- Site Investigation Reports overview
Upcoming courses
View the timings for virtual sessions below.
- Session 1 - 5th November - 09:30-12:00
- Session 2 -12th November - 09:30-12:00
- Session 3 - 19th November - 13:30-16:00
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Active CIWM members are eligible for a 20% discount on this course. Your discount will be applied automatically at checkout when you are logged in and book using your CIWM member details.
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