February 24, 2016

Clean Power Plan – Update

Thirty-four senators and 171 representatives argue in a brief filed February 23, that the EPA overstepped its boundaries in creating the carbon-cutting Clean Power Plan. In short, the brief states … Continue reading Clean Power Plan – Update

February 24, 2016

SCS Advice from the Field: Avoid geotextile clogging of leachate collection pipes

One general problem that is encountered in traditional designs is the potential for clogging of geotextiles in the vicinity of the leachate collection pipes. Traditionally, leachate collection pipes are encased … Continue reading SCS Advice from the Field: Avoid geotextile clogging of leachate collection pipes

February 17, 2016

SCS Advice from the Field: How to compensate for the effect of the ambient temperature variations on the pressure changes within the pipe during HDPE pipe pressure testing using incompressible fluid

Pressure testing of HDPE pipes takes place at almost every landfill lining system and landfill gas collection system construction project. The pipes must be tested to make sure the fusion … Continue reading SCS Advice from the Field: How to compensate for the effect of the ...

February 15, 2016

Get a Firm Handle on Solid Waste Costs to Optimize Performance

Getting a firm handle on the solid waste agency costs to provide optimal services is a critical ongoing focus for any professional solid waste manager. Today’s SCS blog focuses on … Continue reading Get a Firm Handle on Solid Waste Costs to Optimize Performance

February 10, 2016

Storm Water Compliance and Fees for the Industrial General Permit

Businesses attending California’s Storm Water Workshop know that the State Board is currently considering a tiered approach for storm water fees. Toward that end, the Board is reviewing the industrial … Continue reading Storm Water Compliance and Fees for the Industrial General Permit

February 10, 2016

Dynamic Compaction for New Development on Old Landfills

Dynamic compaction is a construction technique that increases the density of soil/waste deposits by dropping a heavy weight at regular intervals to consolidate and improve the geotechnical characteristics of the … Continue reading Dynamic Compaction for New Development on Old Landfills

February 3, 2016

Making Gas System Designs Consistent with the Landfill Design in the Facility Permit

  As a designer, I’ve been hired to correct inconsistencies between the gas system and the landfill too many times. Today’s blog is about the most important factors that all … Continue reading Making Gas System Designs Consistent with the Landfill Design in the Facility Permit ...