Sample Policy for Spoil Materials
Question:
Where can I find a sample policy or liability release for spoil materials such as ditch cleanings?
Answer:
Having a policy in place for spoils allows for a consistent procedure for the residents to obtain excess material that the municipality produces. A common material is the topsoil and vegetation that comes from ditch cleaning operations. A release form is recommended to document what is being done and reduce the liability for the municipality.
Spoils is a term used in the construction industry to describe excess material removed during construction excavations projects, which typically contains wet sand, clays, subbase gravel, asphalt concrete, concrete, broken pipe, glass, wood and other debris. To be spoils for a local government, such material must be determined to have no beneficial use to the Town, County, Village, or City.
Below you will find 2 sample policies and a general release form.