Citation:
Hall, D.H.; Drury, D.; Gronow, J.R.; Pollard, S.J.T.; Smith, R. Estimating
Pollutant Removal Requirements for Landfills in the UK: III. Policy Analysis and
Operational Implications, Environmental Technology, Vol 28, No 1, January 2007,
pp. 25-32
Abstract:
The policy analysis and management implications for achieving landfill
equilibrium status within a sustainable timescale (decades rather than
centuries) are presented based on modelled results reported previously. Until
relatively recently, timescale estimates suggested that equilibrium or landfill
completion could be achieved within 40-60 years i.e. the same order of magnitude
as financial provision for aftercare. However results of modelling in this study
(reported in previous paper) suggest that timescales may be considerably longer
(many centuries in some instances) suggesting that financial provision may be
inadequate. The role of the most promising and available waste treatment
technologies and strategic waste management options in contributing towards
achieving equilibrium status are discussed. Results suggest that a re-
examination of techniques for accelerating landfill stabilisation, including
aerobic and bioreactor landfill, is warranted.
