Using daily cover materials can reduce equipment wear and tear compared to spreading soil. Soil is heavy and abrasive, requiring bulldozers, loaders, and compactors to move and compact it over the waste, which puts stress on machinery and increases maintenance needs.
Lighter materials, such as synthetic liners, foams, or processed debris, are easier to handle and often do not require compaction, allowing equipment to operate with less strain. Reusable tarps and liners can be deployed quickly with minimal machinery, reducing fuel consumption and mechanical stress. Decreasing the workload on heavy equipment, daily cover materials help extend the life of vehicles and machines.
