This book is divided into seven chapters, which address various leachate landfill management issues such as the quality, quantity and management of municipal landfill leachate, together with new methods. There are many methods available for the treatment and management of municipal landfill leachate. The waste management methods presented here can be applied in most third-world countries, due to the lack of waste separation and high organic content of waste. The book provides descriptions and a hierarchy of waste management, reviews the history of solid waste disposal, and covers a range of topics, including: leachate and gas generation in landfills; natural attenuation landfills; landfill site selection; leachate and stormwater management, collection and treatment; landfill gas management; landfill cover requirements; leachate collection; types of natural treatment systems; and design procedure and considerations. In closing, it provides an overview of the current solid wastemanagement status in Iran.

Addresses the quality, quantity and management of landfill leachate, together with new methods Includes waste management methods that can be applied in most third-world countries Highlights a new approach that is suitable and practical for hot and dry regions with the same climate as Iran

Autorentext

The authors have published more than 100 papers related to waste management, landfill construction and environmental management issues. Dr. Maryam Pazoki has taught courses on Waste to Energy, Energy Recycling from Waste, and Environmental Pollution Control at the University of Tehran for many years, while Dr. Ghasemzadeh has substantial experience with landfill issues and industrial waste management.

Inhalt
Waste Management.- Landfilling.- Leachate Quality.- Leachate Quantity.- Leachate Management.- Natural Treatment Systems.- Solid Waste Management in Tehran.<p