Traces Québec, the governmental traceability system for contaminated soil, is now available. Those who would like to set an example in the responsible management of contaminated soil can now use it on a voluntary basis.

This new traceability system allows for contaminated soil to be tracked from their original location to their final destination. It was developed and is managed by Attestra on behalf of the Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC).

As of November 1, 2021, the use of the governmental “Traces Québec” system will become mandatory for certain types of excavation work for contaminated soil by virtue of the Règlement concernant la traçabilité des sols contaminés excavés.

The Traces Québec name and logo*, used to identify the governmental traceability system, are now the property of MELCC. The use of the governmental traceability system is mandatory for the excavation of contaminated soil covered by the Règlement concernant la traçabilité des sols contaminés excavés.

* Please note that the traceability system developed by Réseau-Environnement, or any other system, cannot be used for excavation work on contaminated soil covered by this regulation.

Learn more about traceability of excavated soil (French only).