Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
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Design criteria, which include solid waste types, volumes, fill-area dimen-
sions, and all calculations
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Operational procedures, which include site preparations, solid waste
unloading, handling and covering, as well as equipment and personnel
requirements
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Environmental safeguards, which include the control of leachate, surface
water, gas, blowing paper, odor, and vectors
The report should also address the activities that are regulated by the U.S.
EPA with regard to the following:
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Groundwater quality protection
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Landfill gas controls
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Air pollution control
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Basic operating procedures
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Safety issues
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Flood plains
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Seismic and slope stability
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Disturbance of endangered species
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Surface water discharges
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Site closure and long-term care
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Closure and long-term care financial assistance
In addition, state and local governments may require additional provisions
for landfill activities relative to zoning, transportation routes (heavy loads and
traffic), water discharge/water quality control, mining regulations (excavations),
building permits, fugitive dust and emissions controls, and closure permits. The
final use of the closed landfill should be compatible with nearby land use and
the limitations of the landfill to support structures. Most closed landfills are used
for recreational purposes, such as golf courses, nature preserves, or ski hills.
Consideration also must be given to existing landform compatibility, settlement
allowances and drainage patterns, and future residential or commercial growth
in the area.
5.3
Site Construction and Landfill Layout
A landfill site consists of the area in which the waste will be filled and the areas
for support facilities. The support facilities located at the site include access roads,
equipment shelters, weighing scales, office space, location of waste inspection
and transfer station (if used), temporary waste storage and/or disposal area for
special wastes, areas to be used for waste processing (e.g., shredding), areas
for stockpiling cover material and liner material, drainage facilities, landfill gas
management facilities, location of leachate management system (i.e., sump), and
monitoring wells.
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