Pack ISDI – Testing of Soils, Excavated Earth and Excavation Spoil
BJL Laboratoires provides the Pack ISDI testing package to characterise soils, excavated earth and construction site spoil before disposal at a French inert waste landfill facility (Installation de Stockage de Déchets Inertes – ISDI).
The Pack ISDI includes the analyses required for regulatory material characterisation, including the NF EN 12457-2 leaching test and analysis of metals, chlorides, fluorides, sulphates, hydrocarbons, PAHs, PCBs, BTEX and total organic carbon.
Samples can be delivered to the laboratory in Sèvres or sent from anywhere in France.
Complete Pack ISDI: €298.80 per package
Public price displayed in our online shop. For multiple samples, please contact us for applicable pricing.
Order the Pack ISDI Request a QuoteWhat Is the Pack ISDI?
The Pack ISDI is a testing package designed to characterise earth, soils or excavation spoil before disposal at an inert waste landfill facility in France.
It enables analytical results to be compared with the applicable acceptance criteria for inert waste. Final acceptance remains subject to the receiving facility operator’s waste acceptance procedure.
This characterisation is particularly useful for:
- earth excavated during earthworks;
- construction site spoil;
- demolition or rehabilitation projects;
- civil engineering projects;
- operations involving the removal of excavated earth;
- preparing documentation for a receiving waste facility.
Who Uses ISDI Soil Testing?
BJL Laboratoires provides ISDI testing for clients including:
- civil engineering contractors;
- earthworks contractors;
- demolition contractors;
- general building contractors;
- environmental consultancies;
- project owners and developers;
- local authorities;
- construction site managers;
- excavated material management professionals.
Which Analyses Are Included in the Pack ISDI?
Characterisation includes testing performed after leaching and testing performed directly on the solid material.
1. NF EN 12457-2 Leaching Test
The sample undergoes a leaching test in accordance with NF EN 12457-2. This test assesses the amount of certain substances that may be released from the material when it comes into contact with water.
2. Eluate Analysis
The regulatory parameters include:
- arsenic (As);
- barium (Ba);
- cadmium (Cd);
- total chromium (Cr);
- copper (Cu);
- mercury (Hg);
- molybdenum (Mo);
- nickel (Ni);
- lead (Pb);
- antimony (Sb);
- selenium (Se);
- zinc (Zn);
- chlorides;
- fluorides;
- sulphates;
- phenol index;
- total organic carbon in the eluate (TOC);
- total dissolved solids.
3. Solid Material Analysis
- TOC – total organic carbon;
- BTEX – benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes;
- PCBs – polychlorinated biphenyls;
- C10–C40 hydrocarbons;
- PAHs – polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Regulatory Acceptance Limits for French ISDI Facilities
Annex II to the French Order of 12 December 2014 sets out the limit values applicable to non-hazardous inert waste subject to the prior acceptance procedure.
For the leaching parameters, the values below are expressed in mg/kg of dry matter.
Limit Values Following NF EN 12457-2 Leaching
| Parameter | Symbol | Limit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | As | 0.5 mg/kg dry matter |
| Barium | Ba | 20 mg/kg dry matter |
| Cadmium | Cd | 0.04 mg/kg dry matter |
| Total chromium | Cr | 0.5 mg/kg dry matter |
| Copper | Cu | 2 mg/kg dry matter |
| Mercury | Hg | 0.01 mg/kg dry matter |
| Molybdenum | Mo | 0.5 mg/kg dry matter |
| Nickel | Ni | 0.4 mg/kg dry matter |
| Lead | Pb | 0.5 mg/kg dry matter |
| Antimony | Sb | 0.06 mg/kg dry matter |
| Selenium | Se | 0.1 mg/kg dry matter |
| Zinc | Zn | 4 mg/kg dry matter |
| Chlorides | Cl- | 800 mg/kg dry matter |
| Fluorides | F- | 10 mg/kg dry matter |
| Sulphates | SO42- | 1,000 mg/kg dry matter |
| Phenol index | – | 1 mg/kg dry matter |
| Total organic carbon in the eluate | TOC | 500 mg/kg dry matter |
| Total dissolved solids | TDS | 4,000 mg/kg dry matter |
Limit Values for the Dry Solid Material
| Parameter | Limit Value |
|---|---|
| Total organic carbon (TOC) | 30,000 mg/kg dry waste* |
| BTEX | 6 mg/kg dry waste |
| PCBs – 7 congeners | 1 mg/kg dry waste |
| C10–C40 hydrocarbons | 500 mg/kg dry waste |
| PAHs | 50 mg/kg dry waste |
* For soils, the Order includes a specific provision allowing a higher total TOC value under certain conditions when the eluate TOC criterion is met. Specific provisions also apply to certain leaching parameters. Final acceptance is determined by the receiving facility.
Pack ISDI and Accreditation
BJL Laboratoires holds a scope of accreditation covering relevant services according to the matrix and methods concerned.
For the ISDI service offered by BJL, the accredited scope covers soils, meaning earth that has not been manufactured or modified by human activity.
Testing can also be performed on other mineral materials, such as concrete, rubble, bricks or certain fill materials, but these services may be performed outside the scope of accreditation.
This distinction is specified in the applicable analytical documentation.
Testing Excavated Earth before Removal
During earthworks, construction or demolition, excavated earth may require characterisation before removal from the site.
Testing provides objective data on the material’s composition and behaviour, helping determine a suitable management route.
The Pack ISDI is used for applications including:
- foundation excavation spoil;
- earthworks;
- earth from excavations;
- utility installation works;
- urban development projects;
- demolition and reconstruction projects.
How Should You Collect a Sample for the Pack ISDI?
The quality of the assessment also depends on how representative the sample sent to the laboratory is.
Sampling should be planned according to the nature and heterogeneity of the soil or excavation spoil batch concerned.
BJL Laboratoires offers sampling jars for ISDI soil testing through its online shop.
Before sending a large series of samples, please contact the laboratory to confirm:
- the appropriate number of samples;
- the required quantity per sample;
- packaging;
- sample identification;
- any additional analyses that may be necessary.
A Test Report to Support Your Waste Acceptance Application
Following testing, BJL Laboratoires provides a laboratory test report presenting the results for the different Pack ISDI parameters.
This report can be submitted to the project owner, consultancy or proposed receiving facility operator as part of the acceptance procedure.
The final decision to accept the material remains with the receiving facility operator, in accordance with its acceptance procedure.
How Much Does Pack ISDI Soil Testing Cost?
The BJL Pack ISDI is currently offered at €298.80 per package in our online shop.
For projects requiring multiple analyses, pricing can be reviewed according to the number of samples and services requested.
ISDI Testing Laboratory Serving All of France
BJL Laboratoires is based in Sèvres, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, near Paris.
Your project does not need to be located in Île-de-France: soil and excavated earth samples can be sent to the laboratory from anywhere in France.
We can handle enquiries from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nantes, Rennes, Strasbourg, Rouen, Caen, Grenoble and throughout France.
For large sample series, please contact the laboratory before dispatch to arrange receipt and sample identification.
Why Choose BJL Laboratoires for Your Pack ISDI?
Specialist Environmental Testing Laboratory
BJL Laboratoires has provided testing services for construction, civil engineering, environmental and waste management professionals for many years.
Complete Testing Package
A service combining leaching, eluate analysis and solid material parameters required for ISDI characterisation.
Online Ordering
The Pack ISDI can be ordered directly through the BJL Laboratoires online shop.
Nationwide Service
Samples can be sent to the laboratory from anywhere in France.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pack ISDI
What is ISDI testing?
ISDI testing characterises earth, soils or excavation spoil and allows results to be compared with the criteria applicable to acceptance at an inert waste landfill facility.
Which standard is used for ISDI leaching?
The French Order of 12 December 2014 specifies the NF EN 12457-2 standard leaching test for parameters analysed after leaching.
Which parameters are analysed in the Pack ISDI?
The package includes metals, chlorides, fluorides, sulphates, phenol index, total dissolved solids and TOC in the eluate, together with TOC, BTEX, PCBs, C10–C40 hydrocarbons and PAHs in the solid material.
What is the price of the BJL Pack ISDI?
The Pack ISDI is currently listed at €298.80 per package in the BJL Laboratoires online shop. For multiple samples, please contact the laboratory for a tailored quotation.
Does ISDI testing guarantee acceptance of the excavated earth?
No. Testing characterises the material and allows results to be compared with the applicable limits. The final acceptance decision rests with the receiving facility operator under its acceptance procedure.
Can rubble or concrete be tested?
BJL Laboratoires can test various mineral matrices. However, the scope of accreditation must be checked according to the exact material and requested analyses.
Can samples be sent from outside the Paris region?
Yes. Samples can be sent to BJL Laboratoires from anywhere in France.
How much soil should I send?
The required quantity depends on the analyses and sample type. Contact the laboratory or use the packaging offered by BJL before dispatching your sample.
When should Pack ISDI testing be carried out?
Characterisation is generally performed before soil or excavation spoil is removed when the receiving facility requires evidence that the material meets its acceptance criteria.
Need Soil Testing or a Pack ISDI?
Order your Pack ISDI directly or contact BJL Laboratoires for a series of samples, a large project or a specific analytical request.