Solidification/Stabilization Treatment of Contaminated Waste with Cement

Solidification/Stabilization

S/S treatment protects human health and the environment. By immobilizing hazardous constituents within the treated material,

S/S prevents environmental exposure to contaminants. S/S treatment involves mixing portland cement into contaminated material. Click for more information.

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Waste Treatment Overview

Construction isn't the only use of portland cement. Cement can be used to manage waste in many different ways.Click for more.

Brownfields

Treating contaminated soil at a brownfield site with S/S can turn an environmental liability into and economic asset. Click here for more information and Brownfield case studies.

Waste Treatment E-Newsletter

E-mailed 6 times a year, Waste Treatment contains the latest information on S/S projects, brownfields, Superfund sites, FAQs, news and events, resources and more.
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Superfund Sites

Solidification/stabilization has been used extensively in cleaning up Superfund sites. Click for more information and Superfund case studies.

Radioactive Waste

Safe management and disposal of radioactive waste using cement-based S/S. Click here for case studies.

FAQs

Start here for answers to common S/S questions.Click for more.

Find a Cement Supplier

Cement used for S/S treatment can be delivered in bags or in bulk. Click here to find a supplier in your area.

Find an S/S Contractor

For a list of companies experienced in conducting S/S treatability studies or full-scale S/S treatment, click here.

Resources

Principals of treatment, mix design, testing, performance standards, field application…. Technical publications concerning S/S treatment from the USEPA, Army Corps of Engineers, and PCA are available here.Click for more.

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