• Phase 1: Excavate land
• Phase 2: Add compacted clay layer or synthetic liner
• Phase 3: Install leachate collection system
• Phase 4: Install geosynthetic liner
• Phase 5: Add a sloped, sand drainage layer

Deposit Waste

• Phase 6: Deposit solid waste (open and use landfill)
• Phase 7: Install groundwater and gas monitoring wells

Manage Landfill

• Phase 8: Add soil layer
• Phase 9: Install clay cap
• Phase 10: Install geosynthetic cap
• Phase 11: Install sand drainage layer
• Phase 12: Add a layer of top soil
• Phase 13: Plant grass and other short rooted plants
• Phase 14: Construct methane recovery building

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