What is landfill aftercare?
Landfill aftercare commences when the site is closed and its surface cover installed. Maintenance and rehabilitation of landfills after closure minimize and mitigate the environmental impacts of waste disposal and prevent threats to public safety.
What happens to landfills after they are filled?
Former landfills are often repurposed into landfill-gas-to-energy sites. Generating power from captured landfill gas isn’t new, and converted electricity is often fed back into the grid to power everything from our homes to our vehicles.
Why are final covers needed for landfills?
Final cover is designed to minimize infiltration of moisture through the landfill. The cover is sloped to provide drainage, and vegetated to control erosion.
How many landfills are there in Indiana?
State-Level Project and Landfill Totals from the LMOP Database
| State | Operational Projects | All Landfills |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho (September 2021) (xlsx) | 4 | 31 |
| Illinois (September 2021) (xlsx) | 19 | 94 |
| Indiana (September 2021) (xlsx) | 22 | 89 |
| Iowa (September 2021) (xlsx) | 4 | 48 |
How can the life of a landfill be extended?
Local governments can extend their landfills’ lives by diverting recyclables. This will require implementing a recycling operation and diverting these materials to an appropriate vendor.
How long do landfill liners last?
A clay liner even a foot thick will fail within five years. That means that it’s pretty safe to assume that any landfill that began operating with unlined or clay lined cells is leaking toxic contaminants.
What is a good liner for landfill?
We usually recommend our high quality Aqua series of Reinforced Polyethylene (RPE) for these applications. PVC landfill liners are offered in very large panels, so you can reduce installation costs and minimize the chances of any possible leaks.
Which state has the most landfills?
California has more landfills than any other state in the nation—more than twice as many, in fact, as every other state except Texas.
What are the benefits of a landfill?
Advantages of Landfills
- Landfills are an Excellent Energy Source.
- Modern Landfills are Eco-friendly.
- Keep Cities, Towns, and Districts Clean.
- Keeps Hazardous Waste Segregated.
- Landfills are Cheap.
- Landfills Support Jobs and Local Business.