Talon/LPE offers on-site soil shredding services for the treatment of soils impacted by hydrocarbons and other compounds. Soil shredding is a process by which impacted soil is mechanically broken down into an unconsolidated state to aerate the soil and allow for maximum surface contact with the selected amendments or remediation compounds. The unconsolidated soil is then ejected from the equipment at a high rate of speed. As the material exits the equipment, various liquid amendments or remediation compounds can be applied through a spray bar system. The spray application is a variable rate system which can be adjusted based on the contaminant concentrations in the soil and the type of amendment being applied.

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Soil Shredding

2. The Services
Talon/LPE offers on-site soil sredding services for the treatment
of soils impacted by hydrocarbons and other compounds.

3. Soil Shredding
Soil Shredding is a process by which impacted soil is
mechanically broken down into an unconsolidated state to
aerate the soil and allow for maximum surface contact with
the selected amendments or remediation compounds. The
unconsolidated soil is then ejected from the equipment at a
high rate of speed.
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4. Soil Shredding
Soil Shredding is a process by which impacted soil is
mechanically broken down into an unconsolidated state to
aerate the soil and allow for maximum surface contact with
the selected amendments or remediation compounds. The
unconsolidated soil is then ejected from the equipment at a
high rate of speed.
Step
1
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2

5. As the material exits the equipment, various liquid amendments
and remediation compounds can be applied through a spray bar
system. The spray application is a variable rate system which can
be adjusted based on the contaminant concentrations in the soil
and the type of amendment being applied.

6. The Process
Impacted soils are first excavated and
stockpiled at the subject site either byTalon/
LPEortheclient’sownexcavationcrew.Talon/
LPE personnel assess the impacted soil to
determine contaminant concentrations and
which, if any, amendments are necessary
for the remediation process. A processing
area is identified with the client based on the
amount of soil to be processed, the type of
equipment required and any site limitations
or landowner considerations.

7. The Process
Once the processing area is set up, impacted soils are fed through
the shredder with a loader or backhoe. As treated material exits the
equipment, it forms 8’- 12’tall stockpiles. The shredder is pulled along
the processing area by a truck to create loosely formed elongate
piles. Whenever space allows, Talon/LPE prefers to leave these
piles undisturbed while the remediation compounds continue to react
with the contaminants. The loosely piled material allows for better
volatilization and off-gassing during the remediation process.

8. The Process
During the shredding process, Talon/LPE personnel will monitor the
effectiveness of the treatment by analyzing the processed material with
various field testing methods.Additionally, samples will be collected for
laboratory analysis to ensure that remediation goals and/or regulatory
remediation standards are achieved.
Once laboratory analysis verifies that contaminants have been
reducedtobelowregulatoryactionlevels,thematerialcanbereturnedto
the excavation and used as backfill. Depending on the scope and scale
of your project, remediation of your impacted soils can be completed
within a matter of days.

9. The Benefits
There are significant benefits to soil shredding versus traditional dig
and haul or in-situ treatment of impacted soils, such as:
Eliminates the expense of transporting soil to an offsite
disposal facility;
Eliminates the expense of the disposal facility;
Eliminates the liability of transporting and disposing of
contaminated material;
Eliminates the expense of importing fill material;
Eliminates landowner concerns of importing invasive plant
species with fill material;
Eliminates the need for long-term monitoring associated with
in-situ treatment methods.

10. The Limitations
While soil shredding is
an excellent tool in our
remediation toolbox, it is not
the only tool and can be less
effectiveinspecificconditions.
Soil type and soil chemistry
need to be considered when
selecting any remediation
strategy. Also, high moisture
content in certain soil types
may reduce the effectiveness
of the shredding process.

11. Talon/LPE is an environmental services company offering many
services that enable Talon/LPE to offer an integrated solution to
many environmental issues, including:
Consulting
Engineering
Drilling
Spill Response
Construction
Safety Training
Mobile Dual Phase Extraction
Soil Shredding
General Contracting
Aerial Drone Services
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