Lesson 12: MSW Landfills


Introduction


Read:


Definition: engineered method of disposing of solid waste on land in a manner that protects the environment

Operation: spread refuse in thin layer, compact it, place daily cover (soil, ADC, geonet, tarp, etc.) over waste at end of day

Compaction of Placed Waste  
(Note: New Construction)
Compaction of Daily Cover 
 

Equipment Used to Apply Foam as Daily Cover Material

 
Older Landfill(Note Covered Waste Cells  
and Recently Placed Waste at Right)


Landfill Types
Construction Techniques
Modern Landfills
Vertical Wells for Leachate Introduction Lysimeter at Delaware Solid Waste   
Authority Note: Leachate Wells


Site Selection

Factors Affecting site selection


Define:

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