Application for Disposal of Clean Fill
Recommended Analytical Methods and Reporting Limits for Soil Screening
| Analytes |
Analytical Method |
Reporting Limit (mg/kg) |
| Metals |
EPA Method 6010B |
0.2–5 |
| Chromium, hexavalent |
EPA Method 7196A |
0.05–0.1 |
| pH |
EPA Method 9045 |
N/A |
| TPH-g |
EPA Method 8015B |
1 |
| TPH-d |
EPA Method 8015B |
1 |
| TPH-mo |
EPA Method 8015B |
5 |
| BTEX |
EPA Method 8260B |
5 |
| VOCs |
EPA Method 8260B |
5–10 |
| PAHs |
EPA Method 8270 |
0.01–0.1 |
| Pesticides |
EPA Method 8081A |
varies |
| PCBs |
EPA Method 8082 |
0.01–0.02 |
Recommended Soil Sampling Schedule
| Sampling Area or Volume |
Sampling Requirements |
| In Situ Soil |
| 2 acres or less |
Minimum of 4 samples |
| 2–4 acres |
Minimum of 1 sample every ½ acre |
| 4–10 acres |
Minimum of 8 samples |
| Greater than 10 acres |
Minimum of 8 locations with 4 subsamples per location |
| Soil Stockpile |
| Up to 1000 cubic yards |
1 sample per 250 cubic yards |
| 1000–5000 cubic yards |
4 samples for first 1000 cubic yards + 1 sample per each additional 500 cubic yards |
| Greater than 5000 cubic yards |
EPA Method 8260B |
12 samples for first 5000 cubic yards + 1 sample per each additional 1000 cubic yards |
Source: Department of Toxic Substances (DTSC). 2001. Information Advisory: Clean Imported Fill Material. October.