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Soil Management Strategies

MATRIX – Your Trusted Partner in Soil Management Strategies

At MATRIX, we are dedicated to being the premier consultant for excess soil management in Eastern Ontario. Built on years of experience and a vision to lead the industry, MATRIX specializes in crafting effective soil management strategies. We bring unique expertise in collaborating with general contractors, subcontractors, regulators, and municipalities to resolve the day-to-day challenges posed by Ontario’s new excess soil regulations.

With a proven track record of successfully managing millions of metric tonnes of soil, the MATRIX team is equipped with the flexibility and knowledge to tackle a wide range of on-site challenges. From rush sampling services to navigating load restrictions, handling sudden shutdowns caused by adverse weather, and accommodating half-load season limitations, MATRIX delivers practical, efficient solutions tailored to your project needs.

Our commitment is to help you overcome schedule constraints, streamline operations, and reduce overall project costs. When you partner with MATRIX, you gain more than a consultant—you gain a trusted ally focused on achieving your project’s success.

Assessment of Past Uses

Our environmental assessment process identifies areas of potential concern and evaluates the likelihood of contaminants entering the soil. By understanding the history of your site, MATRIX ensures potential risks are addressed early, reducing unexpected challenges during excavation.

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Excess Soil Management Planning

A well-designed soil management plan is essential for project success. At MATRIX, we create detailed plans that describe how excess soil will be tested, stockpiled, handled, transported, and managed. Our approach outlines specific procedures for temporary storage, hauling logistics, and final destination coordination, ensuring a seamless workflow from start to finish.

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Sampling & Analysis Planning

To comply with O.Reg 406/19, we develop robust sampling and analysis plans tailored to the volume of excavated material on your site. Whether through boreholes, test pitting, trenching, shoring, or hydrovac holes, MATRIX collects precise data to determine soil quality and composition, ensuring regulatory compliance at every step.

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Soil Characterization Reporting

Using data from our sampling plans, we prepare comprehensive soil characterization reports that detail the quality of soil on-site. These reports are critical for gaining acceptance at reuse sites and meeting the requirements of all disposal locations, enabling efficient soil movement without delays.

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Excess Soil Destination Assessment Reporting

Before hauling soil offsite, it is vital to ensure receiving sites meet environmental protection standards. MATRIX conducts thorough destination site reviews to assess their suitability, helping you identify compliant receiving locations and streamline the transportation process.

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Fill Management Planning

For receiving sites managing over 10,000 m³ of soil, MATRIX creates detailed fill management plans. These plans address all operational aspects, including acceptable soil quality, dust and noise control, erosion prevention, site security, traffic management, record-keeping protocols, and processes for handling rejected loads, ensuring smooth and compliant operations.

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Soil Management Strategies

With a proven track record of managing millions of metric tonnes of soil, Matrix develops customized strategies that encompass testing, characterization, stockpiling, hauling, and tracking. Our expertise ensures your project stays on schedule while effectively managing the movement of soil offsite.

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Soil Tracking

Under the new regulations, every truck transporting soil must be tracked using a paper or electronic ticketing system. MATRIX provides efficient soil tracking solutions, saving your team valuable time and ensuring all movements are accurately documented for compliance.

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Bulk Transportation Service

We offer a complete range of bulk material pick-up and transportation services in Quebec, Ontario and New York State. Whether for industrial, commercial or municipal needs, we have a fleet of trucks adapted to the safe and efficient transportation of various types of materials.

Our services include:

  • Collection and transportation of industrial residues: We take care of waste from manufacturing production, including non-hazardous residues and recyclable materials.
  • Demolition and construction debris: Fast and efficient evacuation of dry materials, such as concrete, brick, wood, gypsum and metal, contributing to the responsible management of construction site waste.
  • Management of organic materials and mulch: Transport of wood chips, mulch and other organic materials for composting or agricultural use.
  • Recycling and recovery of paper and cardboard: We collect and transport paper and cardboard waste in bulk, promoting its reuse and transformation.
  • Solutions tailored to specific needs: Whatever the nature of your materials, we offer flexible solutions, from one-off pick-ups to regular services to meet your requirements.

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Need a personalized solution?

With MATRIX, you’re choosing a team that embodies innovation, reliability, and a steadfast commitment to environmental responsibility. Our meticulous attention to detail and dedication to excellence ensure that every aspect of your project is managed efficiently and effectively, allowing you to achieve your goals while safeguarding the future.
Soil Management Strategies | MATRIX Environmental Solutions

Reuse and Waste Disposal Sites Across Eastern Ontario

Finding the right receiving sites for your excess soil can be challenging. MATRIX maintains a network of reuse and waste disposal sites across Eastern Ontario and negotiates favorable rates on your behalf, ensuring cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions.

With MATRIX at the forefront of excess soil management, you gain a trusted partner committed to simplifying regulatory challenges, reducing costs, and optimizing project efficiency. Let us guide you through every aspect of your soil management needs while delivering results that exceed expectations.

Onsite and Excess Soil Regulations (O.Reg. 406/19): Simplified

The province of Ontario estimates that approximately 25 million cubic meters of excess soil are excavated each year. While much of this soil can be safely reused, some may contain contaminants that pose risks to groundwater, surface water, and the surrounding environment. To address these concerns, Ontario introduced new regulations starting in 2021, with additional measures being phased in through 2025, ensuring safer and more sustainable soil management practices.

What’s Changing?
MATRIX at the Forefront of Ontario’s New Soil Regulations

Ontario’s Onsite and Excess Soil Regulations (O.Reg. 406/19) are transforming how soil is managed, and MATRIX is leading the way in helping clients adapt to these changes. From new reuse rules to stricter landfill restrictions, MATRIXensures your projects remain compliant and efficient.

Reuse Rules (Effective January 1, 2021)
New regulations define how excess soil can be handled and safely reused. They clarify waste designations, providing clear guidelines for assessing and managing soil. MATRIX is here to help you navigate these rules, ensuring your soil management plans align with the latest requirements.

Testing, Tracking, and Registration (Effective January 1, 2022)
Regulations now require specific testing and tracking of soil before it leaves the site. The extent of these requirements depends on the type and scale of the project. Larger projects must also complete online registrations. MATRIX simplifies this process by creating customized soil sampling plans, managing testing protocols, and ensuring compliance with tracking and registration mandates.

Reducing Waste Soil at Reuse Sites
New measures aim to reduce the accumulation of waste soil at large reuse sites. Soil sampling plans and detailed soil characterization reports are becoming essential. MATRIX provides expert support in developing these reports and ensuring that soil meets all reuse criteria, streamlining the process and reducing unnecessary waste.

Landfilling Soil Restrictions (Effective January 1, 2025)
Restrictions will limit the disposal of clean soil at landfill sites unless it serves a beneficial purpose, such as cover material. MATRIX helps clients find alternative, compliant solutions for excess soil management, minimizing landfill dependency and promoting sustainable practices. As Ontario’s soil regulations evolve, MATRIX is at the forefront, offering the expertise and strategies you need to stay ahead of these changes while achieving your project goals.