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About This Location

Soil Safe Inc at 6716 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 150 in Columbia, Maryland is an industrial environmental company that recycles non-hazardous petroleum-impacted soils and contaminated dredge materials for commercial and government clients. Founded in 1989 and now operating under the GFL Environmental family of companies since 2019, Soil Safe processes contaminated soil from remediation sites and brownfield developments — it is not a public recycling drop-off facility.

What this location Accepts

✓ Non-hazardous petroleum-impacted soils (from contracted remediation projects)
✓ Clean soils, rock, and incidental CABB from contracted construction projects
✓ Dredge materials (from contracted projects)

Related recycling guides: Household Hazardous Waste

What they do not accept

✕ Public household or residential drop-off of any material
✕ Hazardous soils or materials (those exceeding non-hazardous thresholds)
✕ Mixed solid waste, recyclables, electronics, or scrap metal
✕ Any materials from projects not under a Soil Safe contract

Fees

  • Soil remediation and processing services — Project-based pricing for contracted clients; contact Soil Safe / GFL Environmental for a quote

Access & restrictions

Contracted industrial and government clients only — not open to the public · Soil Safe / GFL Environmental is a B2B industrial environmental services company. Members of the public should contact Howard County Recycling at 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr (410-313-6500) or the Alpha Ridge Residents Convenience Center in Marriottsville for household recycling, hazardous waste, and electronics drop-off.

Programs & events

  • Petroleum-impacted soil recycling — Converts contaminated soil into engineered fill products used in brownfield and land-development projects
  • Brownfield development — Remediates and develops large brownfield tracts, creating end markets for recycled soil products
  • On-site and in-situ soil remediation — Full-service turnkey remediation for larger sites nationwide

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public drop off soil or contaminated materials at Soil Safe in Columbia, MD?

No. Soil Safe is an industrial environmental services company serving contracted commercial, government, and development clients. It does not accept walk-in public drop-offs of any kind. Columbia residents needing household recycling or hazardous waste disposal should contact Howard County Recycling at 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr (410-313-6500).

What does Soil Safe do with contaminated soil?

Soil Safe processes non-hazardous petroleum-impacted soil through engineered treatment and blending to produce certified fill material used in brownfield and land-development projects. This diverts contaminated soil from landfills while enabling the redevelopment of degraded properties. The company has recycled more than 30 million tons since 1989.

Is Soil Safe still operating in Columbia, MD?

Yes. The Columbia office at 6716 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 150 remains active as the headquarters and client-services hub. Soil Safe joined the GFL Environmental group of companies in July 2019 and continues to operate under that larger environmental services umbrella. Call 410-872-3990 for project inquiries.

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Contact & Location

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6716 Alexander Bell Dr ste 150, Columbia, MD 21046
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City / State
Columbia, Maryland

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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