All soil must be evaluated by UC Berkeley standards for environmental contamination with laboratory analysis before export to any off-site location.
- UC Berkeley soil cannot be taken to K-12 schools, residential developments or other sensitive receptor sites.
- UC Berkeley retains right of approval for all proposed disposal or reuse sites.
- Contaminated soil disposal will be subject to taxation through the Board of Equalization, based on weight and hazard class.
Required Submissions
The following required documentation must be provided to EH&S for review at least two weeks prior to the proposed off-haul date.
1. Source Soil Assessment
The location and history of the source area including previous land uses, whether any previous environmental site assessment has been performed, and any pertinent geological or soil information must be verified by EH&S.