Landfill design in Serbia

Waste disposal is an important element of integrated waste management. In order to dispose of waste that is free of environmental risk, the proper design of landfills during their construction and/or closure is necessary. The first section of the paper presents the current state of landfills in Serb...

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Main Authors: Karanac Milica, Jovanović Mića, Mihajlović Marina, Dajić Ana, Stevanović Dimitrije, Jovanović Jovan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor 2015-01-01
Series:Reciklaža i Održivi Razvoj
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Online Access:http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1820-7480/2015/1820-74801501027K.pdf
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Summary:Waste disposal is an important element of integrated waste management. In order to dispose of waste that is free of environmental risk, the proper design of landfills during their construction and/or closure is necessary. The first section of the paper presents the current state of landfills in Serbia, the second deals with problems in project design of landfills, especially in regard to their: a) program of waste disposal; b) impermeable layer; c) leaching collection and treatment; and d) gas collection and treatment. Analysis shows that many modern landfills in Serbia do not meet environmental protection requirements, therefore, they need reconstruction. All existing landfills owned by municipalities, as well as illegal dump sites, should be adequately closed. This paper presents the guidelines for successful landfill design which are to serve to meet the requirements and recommendations of Serbian and European regulations. Sound design of landfill technological elements should insure full sustainability of landfills in Serbia.
ISSN:1820-7480
2560-3132