Sanitary landfills are waste disposal facilities where garbage is covered by earth. They have drawbacks, including environmental risks, and must be carefully located, prepared, and maintained. Once closed, they must be monitored and reclaimed for safe use. A sanitary landfill is a waste disposal facility where compacted layers of garbage are covered by layers of […]
Junkyards are places where wrecked, total, or decommissioned vehicles are taken, primarily for cars and trucks. They purchase vehicles from owners, insurance companies, or cities and salvage usable parts to sell. Auto repair services are also customers. Some offer ancillary services, but most only sell parts. Many have computerized inventories available online or through phone […]
Landfill leachate is a liquid that can be harmless or toxic, formed by rainwater mixing with discarded waste. It can contaminate groundwater, soil, and water sources, causing harm to ecosystems and human health. Modern landfills have filters and drains to contain and treat leachate, but older sites may require costly remediation. Governments require landfill managers […]
Freight elevators on trucks raise the bed for quick unloading, using hydraulic arms with struts and pistons. Dump trucks use a lift system with hinged gates and covers to prevent material from flying out. Controls are mounted in the truck cab or on the side. Some lifts are designed for use with standard pickup trucks. […]
Landfills produce significant amounts of methane, a harmful greenhouse gas. Methane potential depends on decomposable material and landfill gas contains contaminants that affect power generation efficiency. Landfill methane potential is the expected energy value of methane produced from the decomposition of organic matter in landfills, if this methane were to be used for energy generation […]
A landfill compactor is a machine used to move, crush and compact waste in landfills, optimizing storage space and reducing odors and emissions. It is a truck with a drum roller and bulldozer blade that can handle 20 to 60 tons of waste. A landfill compactor is a type of machinery that is used to […]
Landfill gas is produced during the decomposition of organic materials in landfills. It is primarily methane and carbon dioxide and can be flammable and contribute to global warming. Modern landfills trap the gas and use it to generate electricity, power vehicles, create heat, or sell commercially. Landfill gas is the gas produced during the breakdown […]
