The sanitary landfill is, broadly speaking, the most widely used method for the final disposal of solid waste and consists of depositing these materials on the ground, covering them with a layer of soil and compacting the material.
These sites must comply with basic principles such as the control of liquids and leachate, generated by the decomposition process of solids, as well as the gases produced, substances that can cause damage to aquifers and the environment.
But in some fillings, the reality is different. Irregularities in its management threaten to cause environmental and social accidents, if the necessary measures are not taken in time.
The population should follow the hierarchical system, in which minimizing the generation of these materials is the first step. Thus, the reuse of waste, its recovery through recycling, treatment and disposal of the least possible amount of waste are the actions that should be carried out later.
However, despite the efforts in environmental education and recycling campaigns of various organizations and institutions, this regulation is not complied with and landfills have become the destination of all types of solid waste, including materials that are dangerous for the environment and human health.
The pollution reduction compared to a sanitary landfill is approximately 97%, optimizing the use of clean fuels and energies, effectively reducing the environmental impact.