Solid Waste Landfilling: Concepts, Processes, Technology

Solid Waste Landfilling: Concepts, Processes, Technology provides information on technologies that promote stabilization and minimize environmental impacts in landfills. As the main challenges in waste management are the reduction and proper treatment of waste and the appropriate use of waste streams, the book satisfies the needs of a modern landfill, covering waste pre-treatment, in situ treatment, long-term behavior, closure, aftercare, environmental impact and sustainability. It is written for practitioners who need specific information on landfill construction and operation, but is also ideal for those concerned about the possible return of these sites to landscapes and their subsequent uses for future generations.

Includes input by international contributors from a vast number of disciplinesProvides worldwide approaches and technologiesShowcases the interdisciplinary nature of the topic Focuses on sustainability, covering the lifecycle of landfills under the concept of minimizing environmental impact Presents knowledge of the legal framework and economic aspects of landfilling

1. General Aspects 2. Landfill Concepts 3. Processes 4. Ex-Situ Treatments 5. Geotechnical Aspects 6. Landfill Hydraulic Aspects 7. Liner Systems 8. Drainage Systems 9. Gas Management 10. Leachate Management 11. Topcovers 12. Leachate Recirculation 13. Planning and Design 14. Sustainable Landfilling 15. Operation 16. Aftercare and Afteruse 17. Environmental Impacts 18. Uncontrolled Emissions 19. Remediation 20. Special Waste Landfilling 21. Economic Aspects