The article presents the results of research on the bioproductivity of ecologically clean waste generated during excavation work on subway construction sites and other underground construction. It is proposed to use waste as one of the components of soil mixture preparation. In the course of the work, soil mixtures varied in relation to the waste/peat soil. A number of laboratory experiments on the germination of a lawn grass mixture, widely used in the improvement of cities, was set up. Based on the results of the work, recommendations were proposed for compiling a methodology for studying artificial soil mixture