Terminology
What is the term for water that has percolated through a landfill and also the liquid that the solid waste produces?
Leachate
What shape best represents the layout of the Vancouver Landfill from a plan view?
Rectangular
When will the Vancouver Landfill run out of space for waste disposal?
2030
What is the term for a waste layer at the Vancouver Landfill?
Lift
What are two byproducts of the Vancouver Landfill?
Landfill Gas and Leachate
What phase of the Vancouver Landfill is currently going through the process of closure?
Phase 5
What is the term for the plastic, tarp-like layer that goes at the bottom and top of landfills?
HDPE Geomembrane Liner
Also Acceptable Answers: Geomembrane OR Liner
Where is the Vancouver Landfill located and please give two reasons why this location was selected.
Location: Delta, BC
Because: it is accessible but not too populated
What is the name of the top layer of a landfill closure phase?
Hyrdoseed - Grass