Is lead contaminated soil considered hazardous?

Lead contaminated soil can trigger RCRA hazardous waste rules. TCLP lead results control the outcome.

When lead triggers hazardous waste (D008):
TCLP lead at 5.0 mg/L or higher triggers the D008 waste code.

When soil may remain non-hazardous:
TCLP lead below 5.0 mg/L may qualify as non-hazardous.
Check for other underlying hazardous constituents. Those can change the classification.

See our Contaminated Soil Disposal page for more details.