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Reevaluating the role of soil layers in landfill construction

Journal Article · · Solid Waste Technologies
OSTI ID:283240
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  1. Burns & McDonnell Waste Consultants Inc., Overland Park, KS (United States)
While most Subtitle D landfills are required to use a clay soil layer to protect the bottom liner or leachate collection system, many have begun experimenting- and succeeding-with use of ground tires, wood chips, sewage sludge, compost and other materials in place of the soil.
OSTI ID:
283240
Journal Information:
Solid Waste Technologies, Journal Name: Solid Waste Technologies Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 10; ISSN SWATE7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English