Municipal Lead-Impacted Soil Remediation & Site Restoration
Brooklyn Heights, Ohio | Lead Soil Excavation | Contaminated Soil Disposal | Dust Control | Site Restoration
Environmental Remediation Contractor (ERC) served as the prime contractor for a lead-impacted soil remediation project for a municipal client in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio.
The site held a large volume of lead-impacted soil that had to be excavated, hauled, and disposed of off site. With homes close by, the work also had to keep dust and runoff under tight control from start to finish.
ERC removed approximately 13,500 tons of impacted soil, managed every load from profiling through landfill disposal, and restored about six acres with clean fill and topsoil, with zero onsite incidents.
Project at a Glance
- Location: Brooklyn Heights, Ohio
- Client: Municipal government
- Prime Contractor: Environmental Remediation Contractor (ERC)
- Schedule: Completed in approximately two months
- Contract Value: over $1.1 million
Key Project Results
- Approximately 13,500 tons of lead-impacted soil excavated, transported, and disposed (confirm against 20,000 tons in metrics)
- 6 acres restored with clean fill and topsoil
- 1,000+ linear feet of wood mats installed for site access
- Zero onsite incidents
- Dust suppression and erosion controls maintained next to residential properties
What Was the Environmental Problem at This Site?
Soil across the property was impacted by lead. The volume was large enough that excavation and off-site disposal was the most practical way to clean it up.
The site also sat near homes, so the community had to be protected from dust and sediment while thousands of tons of soil were dug up and hauled away.
How Is Lead-Impacted Soil Removed and Disposed Of?
Lead-impacted soil is usually excavated, characterized, and sent to a landfill approved to accept it.
ERC handled waste characterization, profiling, and landfill approvals before hauling began. The team then managed excavation, loading, and trucking logistics, and kept full disposal documentation for every load.
How Were Nearby Homes Protected During the Work?
Dust is one of the biggest concerns when lead-impacted soil is excavated near residents.
ERC ran rigorous dust suppression throughout the project and kept erosion and sediment controls in place to stop soil from leaving the site. More than 1,000 linear feet of wood mats gave trucks and equipment stable access while protecting the ground surface.
How Many Groups Had to Be Coordinated?
Several. The project involved municipal officials, environmental consultants, disposal facilities, trucking subcontractors, and regulators.
ERC kept them aligned so that approvals, trucking, and excavation moved together and the schedule stayed on track.
How Was the Site Restored After Remediation?
Once the impacted soil was removed, ERC imported clean fill and topsoil, completed final grading, and restored approximately six acres.
The finished site supports the municipality’s environmental improvement goals.
Why Was This Project Complex?
ERC had to manage several conditions at once:
- A large volume of lead-impacted soil
- Homes close to the work area
- Waste characterization, profiling, and landfill approvals
- High-volume trucking and disposal logistics
- Dust suppression and erosion control
- Coordination across public, private, and regulatory stakeholders
- Full site restoration on a tight schedule
Who Performs Lead Soil Remediation for Municipalities in Ohio?
Municipal lead soil cleanups should be handled by environmental contractors with strong safety programs, dust-control experience, and the ability to manage disposal logistics at scale.
ERC performs contaminated soil remediation, waste management, and site restoration for municipalities, public agencies, property owners, engineers, and environmental consultants across Ohio and the region.
What Services Did ERC Provide on This Project?
- Lead-Impacted Soil Excavation
- Waste Characterization and Profiling
- Transportation and Disposal Coordination
- Landfill Approvals and Disposal Documentation
- Dust Suppression
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Wood Mat Installation and Site Access
- Clean Fill and Topsoil Placement
- Final Grading and Site Restoration
Managing Contaminated Soil on a Public Project?
Environmental Remediation Contractor provides field execution for contaminated soil cleanups, from characterization and excavation through disposal and site restoration.
ERC works with municipalities, public agencies, engineers, and environmental consultants to clean up impacted ground safely, with the community in mind.