Evaluation of a Leachate Collection System Buried Under Class III Waste For Over 25 Years

Seldom are we presented with the opportunity to access actual components of a Leachate Collection System (LCS) that has undergone field-exposed conditions. This paper provides a case study for evaluating the performance of the various components of a 25-year old LCS buried under Class III waste.

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Gravel samples

Presented at the 2016 Global Waste Management Symposium by;  Ravi Kadambala, SCS Engineers; Kari Ramana, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach, FL; Manuel Hernandez and Chris Gable, CDM Smith

 

 

 

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