Selection, Design, and Construction of Hazardous Waste Land Storage and Disposal Facilities.

摘要

Historically, many hazardous wastes were disposed of on land because landfilling was an economical and available means. However, land disposal practices are becoming more restrictive because of increasing concerns regarding the potential effects on the environment and human health due to the release of contaminants from the disposal facilities. Many regulatory agencies in the world have promulgated laws and regulations outlining the procedures and criteria for the selection, design, construction, and use of land disposal facilities. This paper provides an overview of the procedures and criteria for selecting, designing, and constructing such facilities by focusing on guidance manuals developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. 11 refs., 2 figs. (ERA citation 14:024149)