LANDFILL COVER MATERIALS, ODOR AND HUMAN HEALTH

Dana C. Buske; James R. Laurila; Matthew L. Riegert; Michael T. Lannan

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LANDFILL COVER MATERIALS, ODOR AND HUMAN HEALTH

Abstract

This paper explores the odor impact of using processed construction and demolition material (commonly called C&D fines) as cover material. Some landfills using C&D fines have experienced asharp increase in odor complaints associated with high levels of hydrogen sulfide production. Odor sampling data from a landfill that used C&D fines for cover material and then experienced increased odor complaints is presented. Because of the increase in odor complaints, local residents became concerned about their quality of life and potential risk to their health. Odor samples were collected and analyzed and then offsite odor concentrations were modeled to estimate the possible extent of any long-term health risk.

This paper explores the odor impact of using processed construction and demolition material (commonly called C&D fines) as cover material. Some landfills using C&D fines have experienced asharp increase in odor complaints associated with high levels of hydrogen sulfide production. Odor sampling data from a landfill that used C&D fines for cover material and then experienced increased...

Author(s)

Dana C. BuskeJames R. LaurilaMatthew L. RiegertMichael T. Lannan

SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation

SubjectSession 8: Emissions from Collection Systems, Biosolids and Landfills

Document typeConference Paper

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date Jan, 2004

ISSN1938-6478

SICI1938-6478(20040101)2004:3L.591;1-

DOI10.2175/193864704784327359

Volume / Issue2004 / 3

Content sourceOdors and Air Pollutants Conference