Landfill Management

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to landfill site selection, construction, and management.

Landfill Site Selection

Complex process requiring collaboration with regulators, environmental evaluations, traffic impact analysis, and community feedback.

Landfill Construction

Involves following permit plans, securing the base, and installing a two-phase composite liner.

Leachate Collection System

System of drains, pumps, pipes, and hoses designed to collect and move leachate away from the landfill, acting as a biological filter.

Groundwater Monitoring System

Installed to ensure the landfill does not negatively impact groundwater quality, providing an alert system for potential issues.

Waste Management

Includes careful control of site access, waste screening, daily waste compaction, and the use of cover soil or tarps to prevent littering and odor.

Methane Capture

Gas wells are installed to capture methane generated by waste, which can then be destroyed or converted into energy/fuel.

Landfill Closure

Involves covering the landfill with an approved system, continued groundwater monitoring, methane gas collection, and regulatory approval.

Post-Closure Land Use

Closed landfill properties can be used for commercial, industrial, recreational, or habitat conservation purposes.