Modern Landfill Design

Today, modern landfills like the expansion at Chaffee Landfill are carefully designed to contain waste and protect the environmental integrity of the surrounding area – including the air, water and soil. These engineered systems incorporate advanced design features, including multi-layer liner construction, gas extraction and leachate removal systems. In addition, regular monitoring is performed to confirm the integrity of these systems. These engineered systems have years of proven success with the multi-layer liner construction, gas extraction and leachate removal systems.

The Western Expansion Landfill design is in accordance with NYSDEC Part 360 Solid Waste Permit, approved engineering drawings and reports, and applicable regulations.

Click on the following link below to view the Landfill Cross-Section and Details that illustrates the design and construction of the expansion at Chaffee Landfill

Upcoming Events:

Household Hazardous Waste Day – April 24, 2010

Openhouse – August 6, 2010

Noteworthy Facts:

Waste Management's renewable energy projects create enough energy to power over 1 million homes.

Waste Management recycles enough paper every year to save 41 million trees.

WM landfills provide over 21,000 acres of protected land for wildlife and 49 WM Landfills are certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council.

Waste Management helps reduce green house gases equivalent to taking more than 21,000 cars off the road each year by recycling more than 57,000 tons of steel cans.

By recycling more than 232,000 tons of plastics, Waste Management saves enough energy to power almost 116,000 houses for one year.

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