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Secondary Containment and Leak Detection for Landfill Cells
Secondary containment is a major challenge for every outdoor waste storage project
Soil Caps vs Geomembrane Caps for Landfill Cells
It’s often a misconception that landfill cell designers choose between soil or impermeable covers when creating a cap for a closed unit
Designing Multi-Layered Liner Systems for Landfills
Lining a landfill is quite possible, but it is a bigger challenge than some operators first assume
Open Dumps vs Sealed and Capped Landfill Cells
For centuries, solid waste disposal was informal and largely consisted of burning and burying trash
Why Methane Makes Landfill Capping So Tricky
The lined and capped design of a modern landfill cell may make it seem like the perfect way to contain solid waste
Why Landfills Liners and Caps Go Hand in Hand
Landfill cell design requires more than just correct volume calculations and properly sloped berms
The Basics of Landfill Cell Design
Almost all new landfills designed for solid waste in the U.S. follow the cell design