1. Landfills: Legal, Illegal,Solid Waste
THE BASIC PARTS OF A LANDFILL • Bottom liner system - separates trash and leachate from groundwater • Cells - where the trash is stored within the landfill • Storm water drainage system - collects rain water that falls on the landfill • Leachate collection system - collects water that has seeped through the landfill and contains contaminating substances • Methane collection system - collects methane gas that is formed during the breakdown of trash • Covering or cap - seals off the top of the landfill Each of these parts is designed to address s...
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