landfill liner News
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Specification Resource on the Web
geosIndex.com is a new online index of geosynthetic material data created to assist designers, specifiers and other professionals in their site materials selection process. geosIndex includes data for geomembranes (e.g., landfill liners, pond liners), geogrids (e.g., for retaining wall reinforcement), geotextiles for unpaved road support, geosynthetic clay liners for environmental remediation, ...
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The Vital Role of Geomembrane in Landfill Liners in Tanzania
In today’s world, garbage disposal and waste management issues are becoming urgent. With the increase in urban population and industrialization, the garbage accumulation problem has become more serious. This is one of the reasons why modern landfill projects have become so important. Geomembranes play a vital role in effective waste disposal and environmental protection. ...
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What is the difference between geomembrane and geosynthetic clay liners?
Geomembranes and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) are both materials used in civil and environmental engineering for containment and barrier applications, but they have distinct differences:1. **Composition**:- **Geomembrane**: Geomembranes are synthetic sheets made from materials such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM). They ...
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VSEP System Transforms Landfill Leachate Into Crystal Clear Water for Reuse
New Logic Research (NLR) announced today the successful commissioning of another VSEP landfill leachate treatment system. The vibrating membrane system is operating at a landfill in Buga, a city of 100,000 people located in western Colombia. The 20-hectare landfill receives 570 tons of household trash daily from eighteen municipalities in the area. Landfill leachate is highly contaminated water ...
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EPA and Duke Energy enter Agreement to Cleanup Coal Ash Release in the Dan River
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency signed an enforceable agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke) to perform a comprehensive assessment, determine the location of coal ash deposits and to remove deposits along the Dan River as deemed appropriate by EPA in consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a result of the coal ash spill that occurred at the Dan River Steam ...
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Tekserve eWaste recycling event
New Yorkers Help Make Tons (More Than 125, To Be Exact) of Difference Recycle Your Unwanted Electronics at Tekserve's Recycling Event on Saturday, October 9th Since 2007, Tekserve and the Lower East Side Ecology Center have collected more than 125 tons of electronics for recycling, helping to keep toxic materials out of landfills and incinerators. Several times a year, New Yorkers bring their ...
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From Filter to Fridge, GE Can Recycle it All
(NYSE:GE) GE Appliances & Lighting is once again leading the way with the announcement of its new refrigeration water filter recycling program, the first of its kind among appliance manufacturers. GE Appliances' new refrigeration water filter recycling program recycles 100 percent of the refrigerator water filter. (Photo: GE) If you drink water that comes from your ...
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Geomembrane HDPE Liner for Landfill Project in Indonesia
Geomembrane HDPE liner is also known as HDPE impermeable geomembrane. BPM geomembrane HDPE liner products include smooth geomembrane, textured geomembrane and composite geomembrane. Geomembrane HDPE liner is made from high quality polyethylene primary resin with the addition of carbon black, anti-aging agent, anti-ultraviolet absorbent and stabilizer using the world class advanced ...
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How Long Will Geomembrane Last?
Organizations choosing from among geomembrane products evaluate options based on vital factors including containment ability, stability, and chemical resistance. So it’s only natural that they should wonder how long they can expect their chosen geomembrane to last. The answer is a complicated one. Geosynthetics magazine has reported “how all PE, whether HD or LLD, are not ...
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Johnson Joins CEC as New Senior Project Manager
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) welcomes Scott Johnson, Senior Project Manager in the Waste Management practice of the firm's Phoenix office. At CEC, Johnson will contribute to the Solid Waste Industry Consulting Group. Most recently with Cornerstone, Johnson brings 20 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering and a background in both consulting and the private ...
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An end to landfill tax refunds – HM Revenue & Customs
The HMRC has restated that waste being used on landfill sites for roads, capping and liners will be subject to landfill tax. This adjustment comes in response to increasing numbers of refund claims by waste companies for past landfill tax payments and who, according to the HMRC, are challenging “the boundaries of landfill tax legislation”. The new adjustments are already being ...
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EPA Reaches Legal Agreement to Improve Operations at Moca’s Landfill
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the owner and the operator of the Moca Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Moca, Puerto Rico, have reached an agreement that will result in improvements at the landfill. The Municipality of Moca and Moca ECO-Park Corporation have agreed to take a series of steps, with EPA oversight, which will improve landfill operations, expand its municipal recycling ...
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Exactly Why Are Waste Tyre Recycling Plants Necessary?
Waste tyre recycling, also referred to as rubber recycling, is actually a process that involves recycling old and waste tyres. These tyres are recycled simply because they can no longer be safely used on vehicles on account of extreme damage or damage that should not be repaired. For that reason, waste tyre recycling plant has grown to be increasingly popular to manage this excess waste.Waste ...
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What Are the Ways of Solid Waste Management?
There are different ways of solid waste management. The following are some of the recognized ways: 1. Sanitary Landfill This is the most popular solid waste disposal method used today. Garbage is basically spread out in thin layers, compressed and covered with soil or plastic foam. Modern landfills are designed in such a way that the bottom of the landfill is covered with an impervious liner, ...
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New Logic´s Vibrating Reverse Osmosis Membrane System Solves Leachate Treatment Problem at Ecuador´s El Inga Landfill
New Logic Research announced today the successful commissioning of another VSEP vibrating membrane system at a municipal landfill – this time in Quito, Ecuador. The RO system takes landfill leachate from storage ponds and filters it to create clean water that is recycled and used as irrigation water. The water permeating from the system has only about 50 parts per million of dissolved ...
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