Framework for site specific leachate limits in MSW dumpsites: Integration of high-resolution site characterization and contaminant transport modeling.

The establishment of site-specific target limits (SSTLs) for old municipal solid waste (MSW) dumpsites is essential for defining remediation goals in a scientifically rigorous manner. However, a standardized framework for achieving this is currently lacking. This study proposes a comprehensive framework that integrates high-resolution site characterization (HRSC) tools, targeted sampling, and contaminant transport modeling to derive SSTLs.

Advanced characterisation of groundwater contamination at a dumpsite: Methodology and assessment - Case study of a municipal solid waste dumpsite in India.

Groundwater (GW) contamination due to municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal in open dumpsites is a pressing global issue. Traditional GW assessment studies are limited to single-depth sampling from nearby wells/handpumps, providing limited insights into subsurface soil characteristics and are prone to cross-contamination. The present study introduces an innovative methodology integrating advanced techniques: Cone Penetration Testing (CPT), Hydraulic Profiling Tool (HPT), Continuous Soil Sampling, and Discrete GW Sampling.

Microplastic migration from landfill-mined soil through earth filling operations and ecological risk assessment: a case study in New Delhi, India.

Microplastics (MPs), plastic pieces smaller than 5 mm, are emerging as a critical ecological threat, potentially disrupting ecosystems and complicating waste management practices. Landfill-Mined Soil-Like Material (LMSLM), a byproduct of landfill reclamation, is gaining global traction for rehabilitating degraded land and repurposing it for geotechnical applications. While studies have examined contaminants like heavy metals and salts, MPs contamination has been largely overlooked, raising environmental concerns.

Electrical conductivity profiling for rapid contamination assessment in unsaturated zones: A case study of an MSW landfill.

This study investigates the potential of using bulk soil electrical conductivity (EC) to predict pore water conductivity (EC) for assessing the contamination in the unsaturated zone of an old municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill. EC, EC, and water content were evaluated with depth at an old MSW landfill in Bhalswa, Delhi, using the Hydraulic Profiling Tool (HPT) and a dual tube soil sampling system. This data was also supplemented by a cone penetration test (CPTu) for high-resolution soil type identification.

Sustainable utilization of incineration bottom ash in pavement construction: Environmental impacts and life cycle assessment.

The global drive towards sustainable development has prompted a notable shift in civil engineering practices towards utilizing secondary materials, such as incineration bottom ash (IBA). The literature review underscores the relevance of waste incineration and the crucial need for effective IBA management strategies. Existing studies, however, reveal a dearth of studies within the life cycle assessment (LCA) framework focusing on understanding IBA characteristics and field conditions.