What's the difference between a landfill

and a dump?

A landfill tries to protect people and groundwater from the garbage dumped there. A dump is just a big hole where garbage is dumped.

This site explains more.

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/gen01/gen01699.htm

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The main difference between a landfill and a dump lies in the way waste is managed and processed.

A landfill, also referred to as a sanitary landfill, is a designated area where waste is carefully deposited and managed. It is a controlled method of disposing waste to minimize environmental impact. Here's how a landfill operates:

1. Construction: A landfill begins with extensive planning and engineering to ensure it is built in a suitable location, considering factors like proximity to water sources, population density, and soil conditions.

2. Lining: The bottom and sides of a landfill are lined with various impermeable materials, such as clay and synthetic liners, to prevent the infiltration of pollutants into the groundwater.

3. Waste placement: Waste is systematically placed in layers called "cells." Each cell represents a section of the landfill where waste is dumped and compacted.

4. Compaction: To maximize space utilization, layers of waste are compacted using specialized machinery, reducing its volume and making room for more waste.

5. Covering: After a cell is full, it is covered with a layer of soil or another material to minimize odors, prevent scavenging, and discourage pests.

6. Methane gas and leachate management: Methane gas produced during the decomposition of organic waste is collected and either used for energy production or released through controlled vents. Leachate, a liquid that results from waste decomposition, is collected and treated to prevent contamination of soil and water.

On the other hand, a dump is an unregulated or loosely regulated site where waste is simply dumped without specific management procedures. Dumps are often disorganized, lack environmental controls, and can pose serious threats to public health and the environment. Dump sites may include open pits, mountainous piles of waste, or abandoned areas where waste is left untreated, leading to pollution of soil, water, and air.

To summarize, the main differences between a landfill and a dump are the level of planning, engineering, and environmental controls. Landfills are carefully designed and managed to minimize environmental impact, while dumps lack these essential features and are more haphazard and uncontrolled in their waste disposal practices.