What are the general characteristics of a hazardous waste landfill?
The site selection of a hazardous waste landfill depends on the topography (characteristics of the land) and geohydrology (characteristics of the groundwater in the soil and rocks). Other considerations may include: a) proximity to waste producers; b) land uses; and c) environmental conditions. Inside the facility, hazardous waste is sorted into compatible types and stored in cells. These cells are between 5 – 6 meters in height. Waste placed within these cells is commonly stored in 55 gallon drums. A 0.3 meter layer of compacted soil is placed on top of the landfill daily in order to decrease dust and gaseous emissions of hazardous substances. All hazardous waste shipments to the landfill are inventoried to verify the material that is entering the facility. This information determines what treatment methods should be applied and how the material should be stored properly. The soil that makes up the bottom layer of a hazardous waste landfill site is typically clay. Clay is considered a
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