Landfills
What it is
Engineered sites that contain solid waste safely.
How it works
A liner stops leachate reaching groundwater; layers of waste are covered daily and capped at the end.
Diagram: Indiacon original, not to scale.
Main components
Liner, leachate collection, gas vents, cover, cap, monitoring wells.
Key codes
Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, CPHEEO manual. Cited by number only; get the text from BIS or the issuing body.
Notable projects
Engineered city landfills.
Videos
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