A Review of Systematic Approach for Sustainable Redevelopment of a Closed Landfill Site

Abstract

Landfills are the common method of waste disposal. A closed landfill site can be an eyesore land and cause environmental hazardous impacts on surrounding areas. A sustainable solution for redevelopment of a closed landfill site, returns the land to an attractive and beneficial after-use. This study aim to identify potential sustainable solutions and factors in the redevelopment of closed landfill sites. The paper critically reviews the literature regarding vital understanding of the redevelopment process. The study also analyzed the successful landfill redevelopment projects in a wide range of time and locations to suggest the best end-use option. Additionally, the study offers an approach for integrating the social, economic and environmental benefits through the sustainable redevelopment solution contributing to the universal sustainable development and green built environment.

An application of full analytic hierarchy process to identify the best use of Dong Ngo closed‐landfill site in Bac Ninh city, Vietnam

“…The study focused on landfill site characteristics to develop the main criteria and subcriteria to determine the most suitable option land use for Dong Ngo closed‐landfill. The landfill site characteristics include site planning, physical characteristic, and type of waste and these categories are significant factors in defining the selection of after‐use for the redevelopment of the landfill . The redevelopment should be considered the conditions and the environmental impacts of Dong Ngo landfill that was compared to Vietnam Standard on environmental monitoring (see at Table ).…”

“…The study inherited and developed the opinions of Nochian et al on the types of after‐use options of a landfill that need innovation and redevelopment. Many cases show that closed landfill can be redeveloped for different uses .…”

“…The study inherited and developed the opinions of Nochian et al 6 on the types of after-use options of a landfill that need innovation and redevelopment. Many cases show that closed landfill can be 26 Brainstorming through email and working on the excel software were efficient tools that helped to collect the total of 15 experts' opinion.…”

“…The landfill should not have planned in urban areas because it is a source of pollution that directly affects the environment and public health. It becomes one of the concerns of the city government, so it is necessary to study a plan to reuse landfill site for economic, social, and environmental benefits . Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method supports decision makers to select the best after‐use option for the closed‐landfill site.…”

“…It becomes one of the concerns of the city government, so it is necessary to study a plan to reuse landfill site for economic, social, and environmental benefits. 6 Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method supports decision makers to select the best after-use option for the closed-landfill site. The method based on the judgment of experts in the environmental consultant, urban planning, and policy development.…”