This site is a community landfill in northern community with a population of approximately 1000 people and growing industry in the local area. 
 
Operational challenges experienced prior to the development of a waste program include:

• Environmental harm due to burning of waste, poor hazardous waste containment, and leaching of wastes into soils and ground water.

• Unsafe conditions to the public and employees because of unrestricted access, wildlife interaction and unsegregated waste.

• Limited lifespan of the available space is approaching.

 
The Plan: A&M worked with the client to develop a waste management program that involves the remediation and management of the landfill. A&M created a comprehensive waste management plan involving:

• Landfill remediation plan – site clean up, soil and water testing plan

• Waste handling – waste segregation, sorting and compacting

• Infrastructure - low capacity waste transfer station, access gates and waste containment areas 

• Partnerships – management of off-site waste haulage

• Traffic planning – for public vehicles and industrial vehicles, worker safety

 
Anticipated Results:

• Elimination of unauthorized access.

• Reduced wildlife interaction reduced due to effective waste segregation

• Increased lifespan of the remaining landfill space by 94% due to waste compacting and infrastructure development

• End to waste burning 

• Hazardous wastes contained and handled properly.

• Leaching hazard eliminated with use of geosynthetic membranes and proper waste sorting and containment.