Deutsch: Deponie / Español: Vertedero / Português: Aterro sanitário / Français: Décharge / Italiano: Discarica /
A landfill is the disposal area where garbage is piled up and eventually covered with dirt and topsoil.
Mostly a Landfill is a specially constructed site for safely and effectively disposing of garbage. So a Landfill is a location for the disposal of wastes on land designed to protect the public from hazards in waste streams; sanitary Landfills, designed to receive municipal solid waste, are distinguished from hazardous waste Landfills, designed to isolate hazardous substances.
Description
A landfill is a designated area where waste materials are disposed of and buried in the ground. This process involves compacting and covering the waste with soil or other materials to reduce environmental impact. Landfills are often regulated to minimize pollution and protect nearby ecosystems and communities. They are commonly used for the disposal of solid waste, including household garbage, construction debris, and industrial byproducts. Landfills play a crucial role in managing waste and preventing it from contaminating the environment.
Application Areas
- Waste management
- Environmental protection
- Land conservation
- Public health
- Resource recovery
Treatment and Risks
- Lining the landfill to prevent leaks of contaminants into groundwater
- Monitoring and managing methane gas emissions from decomposing waste
- Implementing measures to control odors and pests
- Regular inspections and maintenance to prevent environmental contamination
Examples
- Fresh Kills Landfill in Staten Island, New York
- Puente Hills Landfill in Los Angeles, California
- Bordo Poniente Landfill in Mexico City, Mexico
- Koshigaya Landfill in Japan
Similar Concepts and Synonyms
- Waste disposal site
- Garbage dump
- Rubbish tip
- Sanitary landfill
- Waste repository
Articles with 'Landfill' in the title
- Affected Landfill: An Affected Landfill is Under the Clean Air Act, landfills that meet Criteria for capacity, age, and Emissions rates set by the EPA. They are required to collect and combust their gas emissions
Weblinks
- umweltdatenbank.de: 'Deponie' im Lexikon der umweltdatenbank.de (German)
- umweltdatenbank.de: 'Deponie' im Lexikon der umweltdatenbank.de (German)
Summary
Landfills are designated areas where waste materials are disposed of and buried in the ground to prevent environmental contamination. They play a crucial role in managing waste and protecting ecosystems and communities. Regular monitoring and maintenance are essential to mitigate risks such as groundwater contamination and methane emissions. Landfills help in waste management, environmental protection, and land conservation, making them an integral part of sustainable development.
--
Related Articles to the term 'Landfill' | |
'Disposal' | ■■■■■■■■■■ |
A Disposal is Final placement or destruction of toxic, radioactive, or other wastessurplus or banned . . . Read More | |
'E-waste' at top500.de | ■■■■■■■■■■ |
E-waste refers to discarded electronic devices and components, including anything with a battery or plug, . . . Read More | |
'Waste' at maritime-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■■■■ |
Waste (or wastes) are unwanted or unusable materials. Waste is any substance which is discarded after . . . Read More | |
'Process' | ■■■■■■■■■■ |
A Process is a set of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs into outputs. . . . Read More | |
'Recycling' | ■■■■■■■■■ |
Recycling is the collecting and reprocessing a resource so that it can be made into new products. An . . . Read More | |
'Treatment' | ■■■■■■■■■ |
Treatment, in the context of the environment, refers to a process or series of actions taken to improve, . . . Read More | |
'Excavation' | ■■■■■■■■■ |
Excavation in the environmental context refers to the process of moving earth, rock, or other materials . . . Read More | |
'Efficiency' | ■■■■■■■■■ |
Efficiency is with respect to solar cells, the percentage of light Energy that is converted to electricity . . . Read More | |
'Standard' | ■■■■■■■■ |
Standard: In the context of the environment, "standard" can refer to a benchmark or guideline that is . . . Read More | |
'Transportation' | ■■■■■■■■ |
In the environmental context, 'transportation' refers to the movement of people, goods, and resources . . . Read More |