ABSTRACT
In the Netherlands, there is a large demand for primary construction materials. At the same time, many locations in the Netherlands are contaminated and need to be remediated according to the national environmental laws (WBB, 1986) (BMD, 1993). Since the amendment to the National Waste Management plan in 2005, immobilization is considered to be equivalent to remediation of waste (LAP, 2005). Immobilization of contaminated soil can be a partial solution for both needs. Immobilization also fits the sustainable building concept, because waste materials are re-used, so less primary construction material is needed.
