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The Geology of Landfills By: Slayton Hazard-Daniel [email_address] USM-LIS 201  April 25th, 2011
What is a landfill? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Four Essential Parts of a Landfill ,[object Object],[object Object],A leachate collection pond
Four Essential Parts of a Landfill ,[object Object],[object Object],An experimental tarp cover
Success of a Landfill ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Three Main Types of Waste ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Types of Waste ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Impact on the Environment ,[object Object],[object Object]
Please recycle.
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