When thinking about landfills, most people think of a big hole in the ground filled with waste. Today’s landfills are far from that. Modern landfills are made up of several layers to take precautions against the waste spilling out and polluting the surrounding environment.
There are typically mechanisms in place to not only keep the solid waste from seeping into the earth, but there are other filtration methods used to keep groundwater clean, filter out liquids found in a landfill, and even extract and reuse gas created by the landfill.
Construction rental network BigRentz created an animated infographic to explain how landfills work and how they are built. Their animation breaks down each layer of a landfill and shows how modern landfills keep waste from seeping into the surrounding area.
Take a look at the full process below.
