New soil wash plant delivered in partnership between NGIR, Nordic Bulk and CDE set to accelerate Norway’s circular evolution

Nordhordland og Gulen Interkommunale Renovasjonsselskap IKS (NGIR Næring AS) has entered an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract with Nordic Bulk AS for the delivery of a new contaminated soil and C&D (construction and demolition) waste wash plant, engineered by CDE, and is set for commissioning in Q4 2026. The project marks a major step forward in supporting Norway’s growing emphasis on sustainable resource management and reduced landfill dependency. 

With Norway introducing stricter limitations on landfill development, tighter leachate controls, and increasing fees on disposed waste, NGIR is proactively investing in infrastructure that enables the recovery and reuse of excavated materials. The new facility will allow NGIR to significantly reduce the volume of material sent to landfill while supplying high quality recycled aggregates back into the regional construction. 

Eivind Sagstad, Project Manager at NGIR Næring AS, said the partnership reflects NGIR’s long term commitment to circular solutions: “Nordic Bulk and CDE distinguished themselves with strong technical competence and forward-thinking design. The flexibility of the system, along with the teams’ innovative and solution driven approach, gives us confidence that this project will strengthen the region’s transition to greener, more sustainable material use.”  

Nordic Bulk led an extensive early-phase design process focusing on operational flow, safety, and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, with CDE providing the plant’s detailed design and engineering. 

Speaking on the significance of the project, Eunan Kelly, Director of Business Development at CDE, highlighted how the new installation will integrate seamlessly into NGIR’s operations: “This plant represents a logical and timely step for NGIR. It will enhance local resource management by enabling the recovery of valuable construction materials from waste streams, reducing pressures on landfill sites, and supporting Norway’s wider circular economy goals.” 

The facility’s design also reflects NGIR’s forward looking sustainability ambitions. In addition to full process water reuse enabled by a closed loop water treatment system, the site will include provisions for future electrification of machinery, rainwater and borehole water utilisation, solar ready infrastructure, and additional treatment technologies as regulatory requirements evolve. 

Nordic Bulk emphasised the project’s long term operational value, highlighting the strong collaboration.

Steen Sanddahl, Project and Construction Manager at Nordic Bulk said: “We are grateful for NGIR’s confidence and for the excellent collaboration with both NGIR and CDE, which has supported the delivery of a plant designed to be practical, safe, and efficient for decades to come. Drawing on experience from similar projects, the facility will recycle up to 80% of surplus soil and excavated materials for reuse in new construction, while remaining highly adaptable to evolving environmental expectations.” 

Now in the final stages of groundworks, construction will progress throughout 2026. Once operational, the plant is expected to expand NGIR’s customer base, reduce landfill consumption, and encourage greater adoption of recycled materials across the region’s construction industry.

For more information about CDE and its waste recycling solutions, visit cdegroup.com
For more information about Nordic Bulk, visit nordicbulk.com
For more information about NGIR, visit ngir.no