Who Is This Recommended For?
Southern Scientific offers a wide range of analytical services on Contaminated Land WAC Analysis for:
- Manufacturing companies that produce chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or other hazardous materials.
- Construction companies that have concrete, asphalt, or other building materials.
- Industrial facilities, including power plants, oil and gas refineries, or mining operations.
- Companies that generate large amounts of waste, such as hospitals, laboratories, retail businesses etc.
- Construction and demolition contractors and developers impacted by Ireland’s C&D waste levy, where correct WAC testing and EWC code classification helps avoid penalties, rejected loads, and unnecessary disposal costs.
What's the Process?
We Can Do It For You In 3 Easy Steps – Simple. Clear. Accurate:
- Simple – get a quote through our online service, and we will post your testing kit.
- Clear – follow the instructions, collect the sample and post it back to us the same day for next-day delivery.
- Accurate – easy-to-understand results will be sent to you by email within 10 days
*Southern Scientific can arrange a sample collection service for you. A complimentary sample container is provided. Certificates of analysis are emailed to clients for convenience. If you would like it in another format, please let us know.
What Does Analysis Include?
Southern Scientific tests soil and waste material for pollutants. We offer this service under a range of suites:
- Inert Waste Suite (Leachate (Eluates for compliance using BS EN 12457 – 2 (1 batch) – leachate 1:10 – Metals, sulphate, total dissolved solids, phneol index & DOC) & Solid(TOC, BTEX, PCB, Mineral Oil, PAH’s & DM%))
- Stable Non-Reactive Hazard Suite (Leachate (Eluates for compliance using BS EN 12457 – 2 (1 batch) – leachate 1:10 – Metals, sulphate, total dissolved solids, phneol index & DOC) and Solid (TOC, pH & DM%))
- Hazardous Suite (Leachate (Eluates for compliance using BS EN 12457 – 2 (1 batch) – leachate 1:10 – Metals, sulphate, total dissolved solids, phneol index & DOC) and Solid (TOC, LOI & DM%))
- Murphy suite
- RILTA suite
- EPA Metals Suite
We can also create a bespoke suite that meets your needs.
Correct EWC (European Waste Catalogue) code classification determines which suite applies to your waste. If you haven’t yet classified your material as hazardous or non-hazardous, our Waste Classification service is the first step, before WAC testing confirms it against disposal facility limits.
Get a Quote For Contaminated Land WAC Analysis Today.
What is the C&D Waste Levy?
Ireland’s Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste levy came into full effect in March 2026. A €10 per tonne charge now applies to all C&D waste sent to recovery facilities, landfill, incineration, and exported recovery operations.
The levy was introduced in phases since September 2024, ending exemptions that allowed construction waste to be treated as a low-cost by-product. The Government acted to align with EU circular economy targets, with the aim of reducing landfill dependency and driving better recycling and reuse across the industry.
Who Does the C&D Waste Levy Impact?
The levy is charged to waste facility operators, but the cost does not stay there. It flows through the entire supply chain, from facility to waste contractor, to main contractor, to developer, resulting in higher tipping fees, increased haulage costs, and rising project budgets.
Compliance is equally important. The EPA is increasing scrutiny on waste transfer documentation, material classification, and traceability from site to final destination. Incorrect classification using European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes can result in financial penalties, rejected loads, and project delays. Projects on brownfield or contaminated sites face the greatest exposure, as these materials are harder to reuse, more expensive to treat, and require detailed testing before disposal.
How Southern Scientific Can Help
Accurate waste classification is the most effective way to manage levy exposure and avoid facility rejections. Southern Scientific provides reliable Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) testing to ensure your materials are correctly classified before they leave site.
We offer comprehensive testing suites for all waste categories, including Inert, Stable Non-Reactive Hazardous, and Hazardous, as well as bespoke suites tailored to your project.
Results are delivered within 10 days, giving your team the clarity needed to keep projects on programme and on budget. Whether you are a contractor managing multiple sites, an engineer working on brownfield land, or a developer reviewing disposal costs, early testing reduces risk and removes uncertainty under the new levy.
