THE BIOREACTOR LANDFILL – AN INNOVATION IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

This “White Paper” presents an overview of the bioreactor landfill concept, including existing relevant regulations, benefits to be derived, design and operational issues and possible solutions to many of these issues. In addition, the paper addresses the numerous non-technical and nonenvironmental barriers to acceptance of the bioreactor landfill concept. This paper is intended to raise reader awareness that the bioreactor landfill is an emerging viable option for solid waste management. It is hoped that landfill owners and operators, policy makers, regulators, others

concerned with the environment, and the public at large will use this paper as a focal point for future discussion