DESIGN A LEACHATE COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR A SMALL CAMP SANITARY LANDFILL

Sanitary landfill is still the mostcost-effective and appropriate method for waste disposal in Iraq. The municipalsolid waste has high moisture content of about 49.1% and density of 162.6 kg/m3.The organic fraction reaches about 79%. Based on the studies and reports ofstudy area, the average waste generation rate was 0.45 kg/capita/day. The design of the base liner, leachatecollection system, and final cover system for the study area landfill isdescribed in this paper. Since the landfill is located in an arid environment,leachate generation is low and potential infiltration through the lining systemis minimal.