Excess Soil Management
Strategic Clean Fill Sites for Cost Savings and Environmental Protection
Understanding Excess Soil Management in Ontario
As the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continues to experience extensive growth, the proper handling of excavated soil, known as excess soil, is crucial. Ashgrove Holdings specializes in managing excess soil from construction and development projects across Ontario, ensuring environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
What is Excess Soil?
Excess soil is defined by the Government of Ontario’s Excess Soil Management Policy Framework. It refers to soil excavated from a source site that is not needed for the project and must be transported to another location. With new regulations in effect, the need for safe, legal, and environmentally responsible soil management has never been more critical.
Navigating Ontario's Excess Soil Regulations (O. Reg. 406/19)
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has implemented strict guidelines to combat illegal dumping and protect our natural resources. Proper excess soil management now requires:
- Detailed Documentation: Accurate information about the source and destination of all soil.
- Tracking & Accountability: A transparent system to track soil movement from “cradle to grave.”
- Environmental Protection: Strict adherence to quality standards to protect land, water, and human health.
Our Solution: Strategic Clean Fill Sites & Reduced GHG Emissions
Ashgrove Holdings operates a network of strategically located clean fill sites throughout the GTA. By minimizing travel distances for dump trucks, we not only save our clients time and money but also significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a healthier environment.
We take pride in our commitment to environmental responsibility. The type of excess soil we accept at each of our sites strictly adheres to all MECP guidelines and the “Management of Excess Soil” Best Management Practices (BMP) guide. We are dedicated to working with the ministry to improve industry standards and ensure all our fill sites operate with the highest level of environmental integrity.
