Major Benefits and the Minor Drawbacks of Phased Restoration of a Landfill

There are a lot of elements in the argument for and against phased restoration of a landfill. Well before making your decision, it’s going to be important and vital to make sure you know and fully grasp these pros and cons. This article explains some of the important plusses and minuses associated with the development, [...]

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Landfill Closure – Capping Requirements and Materials Used

The most critical components of a landfill closure cap are the barrier layer and the drainage layer. The barrier (sealing) layer can be low-permeability soil (clay) and/or made from geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).

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GCL as an Alternative to a Low Permeability Clay Layer or HDPE Lining Membrane

The choice of Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) may be a great option when the more normal Compacted Clay Liner (CCL) option is expensive or is not readily available in a region. Read about GCLs here!

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Fabricated Geomembrane Institute Short Course Available in September

The US Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) offers its popular short course, “Constructing with Fabricated Geomembranes“, on 23 October 2009 in Lakewood, Colorado. Those involved with the design, construction, operation and closure of potable water and irrigation ponds, floating covers, canals, landfills, waste water lagoons, secondary containment, golf course ponds, decorative applications, corrective action activities at closed sites, etc. are encouraged to attend.

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US EPA Landfill Capping

Landfill Capping is the most widespread type of remediation since it is in general less pricey than other technologies and actually manages the human being and environmental risks allied with a remediation place. In this article we provide the basics of capping according to the US EPA.

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