THE BIOREACTOR LANDFILL: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS

摘要

The bioreactor landfill is an emerging technology for the on-site management of leachate. The benefits of bioreactor landfills have been well documented by a variety of researchers and include enhanced and accelerated waste stabilization, improved leachate quality, and more rapid landfill settlement. Data are accumulating that support the advantages of the bioreactor landfili. However, a significant number of technological challenges remain that can only be met through the continued implementation of the technology and meticulous data gathering. This paper presents research needed to increase the efficiency and acceptability of landfill bioreactor technology.