Question

State the fundamentals of land filling.

Answer 1

Landfill Fundamentals

Landfill is the discarding of waste into or onto land. Historically, landfills are the oldest and the most common method of waste treatment and disposal in many places around the world. Today, landfill sites are engineered, operated, and monitored under strict technical standards to ensure compliance with federal regulations and to protect the environment from noxious waste.

Most types of wastes may be discarded off through landfills; however, due to environmental safety concerns, most municipalities have prohibited unregulated landfills and burning in a bid to prevent any linkage between the wastes and the surrounding environment. Particularly the groundwater supplies, streams, and airways.