What is the Difference between a Dump and a Landfill?
Dump
Landfill
Dump is not regulated by Federal Regulations/Law
No Leachate Collection
No landfill gas collection, methane gas is combustible and high levels of it can cause of a fire. Landfill gas is primarily made up of Methane and Carbon Dioxide.
No stormwater collection and management system
No erosion and sedimentation control
No liners system
Engineered method of disposing of solid waste on land in a manner that minimizes environmental hazards and nuisances.
Public Service Announcement The Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Management Division would like to announce the following Routes that are behind for trash collection for the week of AUGUST 27 – August 30, 2007 and the projected scheduled pick up dates. MORE
Public Notice of Special Solid Waste Law Review Commission Meeting The Solid Waste Law Review Commission will hold its weekly meeting at 9:30 am September 5, 2007. MORE
