Terminology
About the Vancouver Landfill
Past, Present and Future
100

What is the term for water that has percolated through a landfill and also the liquid that the solid waste produces?

Leachate

100

What shape best represents the layout of the Vancouver Landfill from a plan view?

Rectangular

100

When will the Vancouver Landfill run out of space for waste disposal?

2030

200

What is the term for a waste layer at the Vancouver Landfill?

Lift

200

What are two byproducts of the Vancouver Landfill?

Landfill Gas and Leachate

200

What phase of the Vancouver Landfill is currently going through the process of closure?

Phase 5

300

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

300

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

300

What is the name of the top layer of a landfill closure phase?

Hyrdoseed - Grass