What’s a landfill? | TrashLab Glossary
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Landfill is a designated site for the disposal of solid waste, where waste materials are buried and managed to minimize environmental impact. Modern landfills are engineered with protective liners, leachate collection systems, and gas extraction systems to prevent contamination of soil and groundwater and to manage gases produced as waste decomposes, such as methane.
Landfills are typically used for waste that cannot be recycled, composted, or incinerated. While they offer a controlled environment for waste disposal, they require careful monitoring and maintenance to prevent environmental harm. Some landfills capture methane gas produced from decomposition to generate energy, adding an energy recovery benefit to the waste management process.
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