Dredged Material as a Resource

Contrary to conventional wisdom, most dredged material is clean, natural product and, far from being a waste, can be an important environmental and economic resource, as shown in two case studies: the rehabilitation of a brownfield at Fasiver, Belgium and the creation of a wetland in Wallasea, UK.

Dredged Material Management in Hamburg

Hamburg's aims are to both clean the River Elbe and treat the dredged material so that it can be put to beneficial use.

Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Contrary to conventional wisdom, most dredged material should be regarded as a resource, not a waste, and finding new uses for clean dredged material should be a priority.

Mechanical Treatment of Dredged Material. The Malcontenta Plant in the Lagoon of Venice

In an extensive pilot study, contaminated sediment dredged from an industrial channel in Venice has been mechanically treated by dehydration at a purpose-built plant near the harbour.

The Need for Harmonisation in European Practices on the Disposal and Reuse of Dredged Material

To encourage the beneficial use of dredged material, a harmonised approach - especially for land disposal - is urgently needed.

Large-scale Dewatering of Fine-grained Dredged Material

In industrial areas, space is at a premium. Rapid dewatering of dredged material is an important way to optimise the use of available storage volume.