Environmental Issues Due to Open Dumping and Landfilling

Al-Wabel, Mohammad I.; Ahmad, Munir; Rasheed, Hina; Rafique, Muhammad Imran; Ahmad, Jahangir; Usman, Adel R.A.

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-07785-2_4

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“…Specifically upon examination of the sensor modules reported by Mabrouki et al [32], i.e., MiCS-6814 (NO 2 and CO), MQ-7 (CO), MQ-4 (CH 4 ), MQ-136 (H 2 S), and ME2-O2 (O 2 ), we can verify that our control board is capable of immediately accommodating such sensors. Other targets may also be of interest such as the presence of sulfer compounds [46,47], which can contribute to the generation of highly hazardous pollutants. Existing sensor modules such as the Gravity SO 2 Sensor (DFRobot, SEN0470) can readily interface to our system and offer further advantages for enhancing the sensing system for enhancing waste management.…”

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Advanced IoT Pressure Monitoring System for Real-Time Landfill Gas Management

Fay,

Healy,

Diamond

2023

Sensors

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This research presents a novel stand-alone device for the autonomous measurement of gas pressure levels on an active landfill site, which enables the real-time monitoring of gas dynamics and supports the early detection of critical events. The developed device employs advanced sensing technologies and wireless communication capabilities, enabling remote data transmission and access via the Internet. Through extensive field experiments, we demonstrate the high sampling rate of the device and its ability to detect significant events related to gas generation dynamics in landfills, such as flare shutdowns or blockages that could lead to hazardous conditions. The validation of the device’s performance against a high-end analytical system provides further evidence of its reliability and accuracy. The developed technology herein offers a cost-effective and scalable solution for environmental landfill gas monitoring and management. We expect that this research will contribute to the advancement of environmental monitoring technologies and facilitate better decision-making processes for sustainable waste management.

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Advanced IoT Pressure Monitoring System for Real-Time Landfill Gas Management

Fay,

Healy,

Diamond

2023

Sensors

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“…There are many studies on the public and environmental health hazards of open dumping [28,[37][38][39][40]. In a study conducted in 2022, researchers highlighted the widespread environmental hazards of open dumping and landfilling in terms of MSWM, advocating for exploring sustainable alternatives like landfill mining and closed-loop systems such as enhanced landfill mining to mitigate these impacts and transition towards a circular economy for a more sustainable future [41]. A study conducted in 2022 aimed to reveal the global prevalence of landfilling, highlighting its various types and emphasizing the urgent need for advanced waste management strategies and strict regulations to mitigate the significant environmental and health risks associated with this common waste disposal method [42].…”

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Environmental Impact Assessment of a Dumping Site: A Case Study of Kakia Dumping Site

Osra,

Elbisy,

Mosaıbah

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Open dumping threatens the environment and public health by causing soil, water, and air pollution and precipitating the deterioration of the environmental balance. Therefore, sustainable waste management practices and compliance with environmental regulations are important to minimize these negative impacts. In this context, it is very important to identify the environmental damage inflicted by open dumping areas and to take measures to prevent this damage. Makkah is among the cities that still use open dumping for solid waste disposal. The rapid increase in this city’s population is generating large quantities of municipal solid waste (MSW), making it difficult to manage waste economically without harming the environment or public health. During Umrah and Hajj, the rate of MSW generation increases to an even greater degree. The sustainable management of MSW in holy cities is of great importance. This study aimed to investigate the environmental impact of the Kakia Open Dumping Site in Makkah on air quality, soil, and nearby groundwater wells. It also conducted analyses of essential elements (Ca, Mg, and Na), heavy metals (Pb, Cd, and Cr), and a metalloid (As) in leachate produced at the Kakia Open Dumpsite, enabling the development of management strategies. In addition, the correlations between the essential elements, the metalloid, and the heavy metals were also analyzed. The goal is not only to mitigate the negative effects of open dumping, but also to highlight the need to adopt sustainable management strategies for MSW in religiously significant cities like Makkah.

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Use of life cycle assessment for estimating impacts of waste-to-energy technologies in solid waste management systems: the case of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Galván,

Bielsa

2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Analysing municipal solid waste (MSW) management scenarios is relevant for planning future policies and actions toward a circular economy. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is appropriate for evaluating technologies of MSW treatment and their environmental impacts. However, in developing countries, advanced assessments are di cult to introduce due to the lack of technical knowledge, data, and nancial support. This research aims to assess the main potentialities of the introduction of waste-to-energy (WtE) systems in a developing Argentinean urban area taking into account the existing regulations about MSW recycling goals. The study was conducted with WRATE software and the proposed scenarios were: current management, grate incineration of raw MSW, incineration of solid recovered fuel (SRF). In addition, a sensitivity analysis on the energy matrix was included. It was found that the production of SRF allows increasing the energy generation from waste by 200% and reducing the environmental impact of about 10% regarding the current MSW management system. Acidi cation Potential and Abiotic Depletion Potential were sensitive to changes in electricity mix. Results showed that if MSW reduction goals are achieved, changes in MSW composition will affect the performance of WtE plants and, in some cases, they will be not technically feasible. The outcomes of this study can be of interest for developing countries stakeholders, and practitioners interested in LCA and sustainable MSW management.

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Environmental Issues Due to Open Dumping and Landfilling

Cited by 4 publications

References 99 publications

Advanced IoT Pressure Monitoring System for Real-Time Landfill Gas Management

Advanced IoT Pressure Monitoring System for Real-Time Landfill Gas Management

Environmental Impact Assessment of a Dumping Site: A Case Study of Kakia Dumping Site

Use of life cycle assessment for estimating impacts of waste-to-energy technologies in solid waste management systems: the case of Buenos Aires, Argentina

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