TSCA PCB Soil & Concrete Remediation
Columbus, Ohio | PCB Remediation | TSCA Compliance | Concrete Size Reduction | Subtitle C Disposal
Environmental Remediation Contractor (ERC) performed TSCA-regulated PCB remediation at an industrial utility site in Columbus, Ohio.
The site held PCB-impacted soil and concrete that had to be excavated and sent to a hazardous waste facility, with full compliance under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
ERC recommended crushing the impacted concrete on site before loadout. That one change saved the client roughly 25% compared with other handling methods, while about 600 tons of material were removed and the site was backfilled.
Project at a Glance
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Client: Confidential
- Design Engineer: Engineering firm
- Contractor: Environmental Remediation Contractor (ERC)
Key Project Results
- Approximately 600 tons of PCB-impacted soil and concrete excavated and disposed
- Concrete pulverized to less than 2.5 inches before loadout
- Roughly 25% cost savings for the client
- Disposal at a client-approved Subtitle C facility
- ODOT 304 aggregate backfill placed and compacted
- Full TSCA compliance throughout
What Are PCBs and Why Are They Regulated?
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are man-made chemicals once widely used in electrical equipment. They persist in the environment and are regulated under the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which sets strict rules for how PCB-impacted materials are removed, handled, and disposed of.
How Did ERC Save the Client 25%?
Before field work began, ERC reviewed the scope and recommended processing the PCB-impacted concrete with a pulverizer to less than 2.5 inches before loadout.
Smaller, uniform pieces load more efficiently and cost less to handle and dispose of. Compared with other approaches, this saved the client roughly 25%.
How Was PCB-Impacted Soil Removed?
ERC excavated and loaded out approximately 600 tons of PCB-impacted soil and processed concrete. Every load was transported to a client-approved Subtitle C hazardous waste disposal facility.
How Was the Site Restored?
After removal, ERC backfilled the excavation with ODOT 304 aggregate and compacted it per field direction.
How Was the Schedule Kept on Track?
ERC aligned with the client on schedule and unit-rate assumptions through change-order approvals and day-by-day production planning. That kept work moving without cutting corners on regulatory documentation.
Why Was This Project Complex?
ERC had to manage several conditions at once:
- TSCA-regulated PCB materials
- Impacted concrete as well as soil
- On-site concrete processing
- Hazardous waste transportation and disposal
- Detailed regulatory documentation
- Daily production planning to protect the schedule
Who Performs PCB Remediation in Ohio?
PCB cleanups should be handled by contractors who know TSCA requirements and can find ways to reduce cost without adding compliance risk.
ERC performs PCB remediation, hazardous waste management, and site restoration for utilities, industrial owners, engineers, and environmental consultants across Ohio and the region.
What Services Did ERC Provide on This Project?
- TSCA PCB Remediation
- Concrete Size Reduction and Pulverizing
- Excavation and Loadout
- Hazardous Waste Transportation and Disposal
- ODOT 304 Backfill and Compaction
- Schedule Optimization and Production Planning
Dealing With PCB-Impacted Soil or Concrete?
Environmental Remediation Contractor provides compliant PCB remediation, from scope review and cost-saving recommendations through disposal and backfill.
ERC works with utilities, industrial owners, engineers, and environmental consultants to clean up regulated sites safely and efficiently.