Design should include
- plastic liner
- 12 inches of clay
- gravel
- leachate collection system
- alternating layers of trash and soil
- test wells.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Who regulates and enforces the guidelines for the construction of landfills?
- What is the purpose of test wells?
- What is the largest expense in the construction of a landfill?
- How can landfills generate energy?