Scientific Landfills


A landfill is a well-engineered and managed facility for the disposal of solid waste, which can be hazardous or nonhazardous. They are designed to minimize the effects of the trash on human health and the environment. Landfills are located, designed, operated and monitored to ensure compliance with federal regulations. It has specialized structures to reduce the contamination of the surrounding soil or water.

Types of Landfills:

  • Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
  • Industrial Waste Landfills
  • Hazardous Waste Landfills

    • Scientific Landfill Consists of

    A basal lining system to prevent soil and ground water contamination by pollutants from the wastes.

    A capping system to seal the waste when the capacity of the landfill is exhausted.


    Basal Lining System Consists of

    An impervious sealing layer, which prevents the entry of pollutants into the ground.

    A leachate collection system for the collection and transmission of leachates to a collection pit to ensure low hydraulic heads above the sealing layer.