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The Problem of Leachate and Storm Water at the Modern Landfill
Water, in general, is a tricky thing to handle at a waste facility. Most municipal waste facilities known as landfills accept only dry waste products, but there’s still quite a bit of water in most “dry” waste streams.
Secondary Containment and Leak Detection for Landfill Cells
Secondary containment is a major challenge for every outdoor waste storage project, but it’s particularly hard for landfill operators.
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 in small amounts near a home or business.
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, regardless of its composition or age.
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.