CDE soil wash plant set to support circularity in Norway

Eivind Sagstad, NGIR project manager, is confident the new plant will strengthen the region’s transition to more sustainable material use (Image credit: CDE)

Designed to treat contaminated soil and C&D (construction and demolition) waste, the plant is set to start operation in Q4 2026.

NGIR’s decision to invest in infrastructure for recovery and reuse of excavated materials comes as a direct response to Norway’s increasingly stricter limitations on landfill development, tighter leachate controls and higher fees on disposed waste.

CDE said that the new facility will allow the Norwegian renovation company to reduce the volume of material sent to landfill while supplying high-quality recycled aggregates back into the regional construction.

Eivind Sagstad, NGIR project manager, commented, “The flexibility of the system […] gives us confidence that this project will strengthen the region’s transition to greener, more sustainable material use.”

Nordic Bulk led an extensive early-phase design process focusing on operational flow, safety and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, with CDE providing the plant’s design and engineering.

“This plant represents a logical and timely step for NGIR. It will enhance local resource management by enabling the recovery of valuable construction materials from waste streams, reducing pressures on landfill sites, and supporting Norway’s wider circular economy goals,” said Eunan Kelly, director of business development at CDE.

In addition to full process water reuse enabled by a closed loop water treatment system, the site will include provisions for future electrification of machinery, rainwater and borehole water utilisation, solar ready infrastructure, and additional treatment technologies as regulatory requirements evolve.

Steen Sanddahl, Project and Construction Manager at Nordic Bulk, added, “Drawing on experience from similar projects, the new facility will recycle up to 80% of surplus soil and excavated materials for reuse in new construction, while remaining highly adaptable to evolving environmental expectations.”