Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · 1992 · 48 citations · 4 references
EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental SciencesSoil Organic MatterSolid Waste ManagementWaste ManagementLandfill DesignLandfill EngineeringLandfill ManagementSoil DegradationWaste DisposalWaste Management SystemsComposting In LandfillsLandfill CharacterizationLandfill EconomicsLandfill Performance AssessmentLysimeter MeasurementsLysimeter-based EstimationMoistureWaste Degradation Modeling
An investigation was undertaken concerning the enhancement of degradation in a landfill. Degradation can be enhanced by the application of water, the recycling of leachate and the addition of air. A lysimeter study was undertaken to determine the quantities of moisture and air that would optimize degradation. The final concept involved application of moisture levels greater than those usually found in composting, combined with the addition of air forced by blowers. Aerobic operation provided significantly faster rates of degradation. The principal measure was that of settlement. In conclusion, some very preliminary economic considerations are presented.
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