PFAS-Contaminated Soil Transport & Disposal
Project Location: March Air Force Base
Service Provider: eWaste Disposal, Inc.
PFAS-contaminated soil from March Air Force Base in Riverside, California has been transported and disposed of by eWaste Disposal, Inc., a licensed hazardous waste transporter operating in California.
Scope of Work
* Material: PFAS-contaminated soil (“forever chemicals” including PFOA/PFOS)
* Services Provided:
* Waste characterization and profiling
* Transportation under hazardous waste regulations
* Disposal at approved treatment/storage/disposal facilities (TSDFs)
* Regulatory Compliance:
* U.S. EPA hazardous waste guidelines
* California DTSC hazardous waste transporter requirements
* Local Riverside County environmental regulations
Environmental Context
* PFAS are persistent chemicals widely used in firefighting foams and industrial processes, commonly found at military bases.
* March Air Force Base is a long-standing contaminated site with soil and groundwater impacts from historic operations, and ongoing remediation efforts.
* Proper handling requires licensed transporters and disposal at specialized facilities due to health and environmental risks.
Contractor Capabilities
* eWaste Disposal, Inc. provides:
* Hazardous waste transportation (licensed by DTSC)
* PFAS soil and wastewater handling
* Coordination with disposal facilities and regulatory agencies
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Bottom line
Yes—PFAS-contaminated soil can be and has been transported and disposed of from March Air Force Base by a licensed contractor like eWaste Disposal, Inc., but it must follow strict federal and California hazardous waste regulations and typically involves specialized disposal facilities.
Current, approved methods include high-temperature incineration, specialized hazardous waste landfills (RCRA Subtitle C), and deep-well underground injection for liquid waste. EPA guidance emphasizes thermal destruction as a premier method.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)
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Key PFAS Disposal Methods (2026 EPA Guidance):
Thermal Destruction: Hazardous waste combustors and high-temperature incinerators (operating above
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Landfills: Hazardous waste landfills with stringent liners, leachate collection, and leak detection are recommended over municipal landfills to contain PFAS-contaminated materials.
Underground Injection: Liquid waste is injected into deep, confined, and permitted Class I wells to permanently isolate it from water sources.
Interim Storage: For high-content PFAS material, secure, controlled on-site storage is recommended.
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (.mil)
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (.mil)
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Challenges and Emerging Technologies:
Environmental Mobility: Landfill leachate can transport PFAS, necessitating advanced treatment technologies.
Alternatives: Emerging technologies like supercritical water oxidation, plasma, and electrochemical oxidation are being studied for on-site destruction.
Specialized Services: Companies such as Clean Harbors, Veolia, Ewastedisposal inc and Republic Services provide specialized PFAS sampling, remediation, and destruction services