As the Virginia Stormwater Management Program regulations become more stringent and are more frequently enforced, it is more important than ever to insure that efforts are being made to keep construction sites in compliance. One of the most common problems observed when performing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) audits and construction site inspections is that concrete waste material is not properly contained and disposed of. A relatively new Best Management Practice being offered in Northern Virginia is the portable concrete washout containment system by Washout Solutions¹. Washout Solutions' SWPPP compliant, watertight bins can hold approximately 6 cubic yards of solid concrete. Once the bins are filled, a vacuum truck is sent to the site to remove the caustic water from the bin, and the water and solid concrete are then taken off site and recycled. The bins come with ramps for pump trucks to unload and wash out their hoppers; rampless boxes are available for ready mix trucks.

From June 11, 2009 – July 10, 2009, a Washout Solutions’ portable concrete washout bin is on display at Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI) in the rear parking lot. If you are interested in stopping by WSSI’s office to view the bin, please contact Jason Beeler (703 679 5629), Dan Fisk (703 679 5630), or Mike Wills (703 679 5679).

For more information on the bins, visit Washout Solutions or contact Dave Kerrigan (571 269 7295).