Soil Treatment Services for Contaminated Soils
KBL operates soil treatment facilities across northern Canada to provide an outlet for impacted soils.
Please Contact Us to schedule acceptance or learn more about acceptance criteria at a KBL STF.
Sustainable Soil Solutions
KBL’s Soil Treatment Facilities (STFs) are purpose-built to accept and treat contaminated soils across Northern and Western Canada. Our facilities are fully engineered and permitted, ensuring that all operations meet stringent regulatory requirements and protect surrounding environments from potential impacts.
By treating soils locally, we provide communities and industries with convenient and cost-effective alternatives to long-haul disposal or landfilling. This reduces transportation costs, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and supports a circular economy by enabling beneficial reuse of treated soils as cover material or for other approved applications. Facilities are generally located adjacent to municipal solid waste landfills so that treated soils can be re-used as cover material for low density municipal solid waste.
A formal profiling process is completed including chemical analysis and review by technical staff to understand levels of contamination and ensure that treatment can be achieved. Prior to the acceptance of soil and/or snow/water at the STFs, KBL’s water license requires the completion and submission of a waste profile form and laboratory analytical results.What We Accept
Our STFs are equipped to manage a wide range of impacted materials, including:
- Hydrocarbon-contaminated soils (gasoline, diesel, heating oil)
- Metals-contaminated soils
- Coal tar, perchloroethylene, and chlorophenols
- Other jurisdictionally approved waste streams
Benefits of Using Our STFs
- Environmental protection through engineered containment and treatment systems
- Beneficial reuse of treated soils, reducing reliance on raw materials
- Local solutions for northern and remote communities, keeping resources in-region
- Cost savings through reduced transportation and disposal fees
- Expert oversight with full profiling, chemical analysis, and regulatory compliance checks completed on every project.
Soil Treatment Facilities
We’re currently operating Nine STFs with another permitted and scheduled for construction.
Current locations include:
YELLOWKNIFE SOIL TREATMENT FACILITY
Yellowknife, NT
DAWSON CITY SOIL TREATMENT FACILITY
Dawson City, YT
CAMBRIDGE BAY SOIL TREATMENT FACILITY
Cambridge Bay, NU
INUVIK SOIL TREATMENT FACILITY
Inuvik, NT
NORMAN WELLS SOIL TREATMENT FACILITY
Norman Wells, NT
THE PAS SOIL TREATMENT FACILITY
The Pas, MB
MOUNT WADDINGTON SOIL TREATMENT FACILITY
Mount Waddington, BC
PORT MCNEIL SOIL TREATMENT FACILITY
Port McNeil, BC
KAMLOOPS SOIL TREATMENT FACILITY
Kamloops BC
100 MILE HOUSE SOIL TREATMENT FACILITY
100 Mile House, BC
RICHMOND SOIL TREATMENT FACILITY
Richmond, BC
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I dispose of contaminated soil from a construction or remediation project?
Contaminated soil generated from construction, demolition, industrial, mining, or remediation projects should be managed through an approved treatment, recycling, beneficial reuse, or disposal facility based on the soil characteristics and regulatory requirements. KBL operates a network of soil treatment facilities across Western and Northern Canada and can assist clients with soil characterization, sampling requirements, transportation, treatment options, and final disposition. Our team works with environmental consultants, contractors, developers, government agencies, and industrial clients to identify the most appropriate and cost-effective solution for each project. -
What types of contaminated soil can KBL treat?
KBL manages a wide range of contaminated soils generated from industrial, commercial, government, mining, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects. Depending on facility capabilities and regulatory requirements, soils may include petroleum hydrocarbon-impacted soils, fuel-contaminated soils, drilling waste residuals, industrially impacted soils, and certain metals-impacted materials. Every project begins with a review of analytical data and site conditions to determine the most appropriate treatment approach and regulatory pathway. -
What is the best way to treat hydrocarbon-contaminated soil?
The most effective treatment method depends on the type and concentration of hydrocarbons, soil characteristics, project schedule, regulatory requirements, and intended end use of the treated material. In many cases, biological treatment methods such as landfarming and bioremediation can successfully reduce petroleum hydrocarbon concentrations by promoting natural microbial degradation. Other projects may require excavation, treatment, beneficial reuse, or specialized treatment technologies. KBL evaluates each project individually to determine the most practical, compliant, and cost-effective solution. Bioremediation and land treatment are widely recognized methods for treating petroleum-contaminated soils. -
Can metals-contaminated soil be treated for redevelopment projects?
Yes, in many cases metals-contaminated soils can be managed or treated to support redevelopment projects; however, the appropriate approach depends on the contaminant concentrations, site conditions, proposed land use, and applicable provincial, territorial, or municipal regulations. Treatment options may include stabilization, segregation, treatment, beneficial reuse, containment, or disposal at approved facilities. KBL works with environmental consultants and regulators to determine the most appropriate management strategy for each project and jurisdiction. -
What documents are required before contaminated soil can be accepted at a soil treatment facility?
Before contaminated soil can be accepted, clients are typically required to provide analytical results, site history information, waste characterization data, estimated volumes, sampling methodology, and any other information necessary to evaluate the material. Additional documentation may be required depending on the jurisdiction, contaminant profile, transportation requirements, and facility acceptance criteria. KBL reviews project information in advance to confirm suitability for treatment and to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. -
How many soil treatment facilities does KBL operate and where are they located?
KBL operates one of the largest networks of soil treatment facilities in Western and Northern Canada. The company currently operates approximately 10 soil treatment facilities strategically located across British Columbia, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, supporting contaminated soil management projects in both urban and remote regions. These facilities help clients reduce transportation distances, improve project efficiency, and access treatment solutions closer to where waste is generated. KBL's facility network supports mining, industrial, construction, government, and environmental remediation projects throughout Canada. -
What soils can be treated?
Petroleum-impacted and certain industrial soils can be accepted for treatment. -
How are soils treated?
We use engineered treatment pads, aeration, and bioremediation techniques. -
Do you offer winter receiving?
Yes. Many facilities accept soils year-round, with treatment staged in warmer months. -
What documentation will I receive?
You’ll receive weigh tickets, treatment records, and closure reports.
