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Landfills

Modern Landfills

Modern landfills are well-engineered and managed facilities for the disposal of solid waste. They must meet stringent design, operation, and closure requirements established under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

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A landfill "cap" of vegetation covering a former landfill.

Landfill basics
Frequent questions

Municipal and
Industrial Landfills

Municipal solid waste landfills
Bioreactor landfills
Industrial waste and construction and demolition landfills

Landfills

Modern Landfills

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Municipal andIndustrial Landfills

Other Types of Landfills

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Municipal and
Industrial Landfills