Evolution of waste disposal from dumps to landfills

Evolution of waste disposal from dumps to landfills (pp. 328 – 330, 383 – 384). Briefly describe the evolution of waste disposal from dumps to landfills. Provide an example about the use of a dump compared to a landfill.

Slides 3 – 6: types of solid waste materials that are disposed of in landfills (p. 332, Table 2-4, p. 46 – 51). Briefly discuss several types of materials disposed of in landfills. Provide several examples about the materials disposed of in landfills.

Slide 7: landfill location criteria (pp. 335 – 337). Briefly describe how a landfill is sited and permitted. Provide an example about siting a landfill.

Slide 8: landfill liner requirements (pp. 351 – 352). Briefly summarize how landfill liners are designed. Provide an example of a unique technique used in the design of a landfill liner.

Slide 9 – 10: landfill operational requirements (pp. 372 – 376). Briefly describe several landfill operational requirements. Provide an example of an operational requirement.

Slide 11 – 12: air quality and groundwater monitoring requirements (pp. 377 – 379). Briefly explain a landfill’s air quality and groundwater monitoring requirements. Provide an example of air quality and groundwater monitoring.

Slide 13: landfill post-closure and use (pp. 380 – 381). Briefly discuss a landfill’s landfill post-closure and use. Provide an example of the post-closure requirements.

Slide 14 – 15: additional information about landfills (pp. 328– 384). Briefly describe several interesting points you learned from this unit. Provide an example of these points /facts.

Slide 16: Include references, and ensure you list all supporting sources for your slides.