Since summer 2024, excavated soil from the construction sites of our partners – Varet Environnement, Verrier et Fils, Métropole TP, Lherbier and Briqueteries du Nord – has been helping to transform the landscape at the foot of terril 49 in Mazingarbe. The soil comes from construction sites within a 22 km radius, and is part of a circular economy. The soil is used to create an urban forest, a seed orchard and a reprofiled agricultural area, while at the same time combating the invasion of Giant Hogweed, a plant that is dangerous for local biodiversity. The traceability of inert soil

For the past two years, the ECT Hauts-de-France agency has been headquartered in Givenchy-en-Gohelle (62), in the heart of the mining basin, to confirm its roots in the region. Under the direction of Julien Golaszewski, the agency is committed to the circular economy of excavated soil, with the aim of transforming abandoned and derelict sites in the Hauts-de-France region. A team of experts and local recruitment With the aim of creating local jobs, the agency has recruited local employees on permanent contracts. This commitment is reflected in a team that is 100% local and familiar with the challenges and specific

Isabelle Ruckebush, mayor of Houdain (62), describes the transformation of a derelict municipal site into an urban park. She is delighted with the key role played by ECT Hauts-de-France in this environmental rehabilitation, at no cost to the municipality. The meeting took place during a visit by the local press to the site of this exemplary project. https://vimeo.com/953887206. A rehabilitation project at no cost to the municipality Soon, the Chaussée Brunehaut Park will come to life where land was previously left. Located in Houdain, this ambitious project is the fruit of close collaboration between the municipality and ECT Hauts-de-France, with

ECT redevelops the Parc de la Chausée Brunehaut with soil from construction sites May 13, 2023 | ECT Hauts-de-France opens a new site in the commune of Houdain. This site is located 3 kms from the D301, exit D57″Bruay-la-Buissière – Houdain”. On the site, the reuse of excavated soil from local construction sites contributes directly to the creation of a new leisure and recreation area. Work is scheduled to take 4 months. Access This new ECT site is located 3 kms from the D57 “Bruay-la-Buissière – Houdain” exit on the D 301. To reinforce site access safety, compulsory routes must