Soil Washing Facility Opens in Chilliwack, First of Its Kind in North America
The patented system will wash contaminated soil and return cleaned sand and gravel for reuse, officials said, after four years of research and development.
- On Tuesday, Headlands Environmental officially opened North America's first mobile soil-washing facility in Chilliwack, operating in partnership with Shxwh:y Village to divert and repurpose contaminated soil.
- Owner Mike Hofer spent four years researching soil-washing technology in Ireland, London, Finland, and Norway after observing construction materials discarded in perpetuity at project sites.
- The unique, patented system uses water to separate aggregates and sand, producing a dense 'filter cake' residual, with track-mounted modules allowing operators to relocate the plant as needed.
- Robert Gladstone, Chief of Shxwh:y Village, called the project a 'milestone' for stewardship and innovation, with the facility now servicing construction sites across the Lower Mainland and Metro Vancouver.
- Headlands believes the system transforms excess soil from waste into a valuable resource supporting development while reducing carbon footprints, with clients able to request soil washing within two weeks of lead time.
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