Solid Waste Landfill Design
Upcoming dates (1)
Fee
- $1,195
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials
Discounts
Team Discount: $995 per person if two or more register from the same organization.
ID
RA00423-C627
Credits
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Schedule
- 3/27/2023 08:00am - 05:00pm
- 3/28/2023 08:00am - 05:00pm
- 3/29/2023 08:00am - 05:00pm
- 3/30/2023 08:00am - 12:00pm
Instructors
Craig Benson, C. Lee Daigle, Paula Leier-Engelhardt, Betsy Powers, Kenneth Quinn, Krishna Reddy, James Tinjum, Mark Torresani, Amanda Wade, John Welch, Paul Wintheiser
Location
Accommodations
Room: rates start at $131
Group Code: C627 Solid Waste Landfill Design
Reserve by: Feb. 27, 2023
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Course Overview
Learn about the critical factors of solid waste landfill design, operations, evolving industry issues, and economics. Learn from expert and diverse course faculty (top-flight researchers, owners at the cutting edge of evolving practice, industry experts). Get a firm grasp of the background and design specifics to compete in this industry, including industry-leading information on the principles and practices of solid waste landfill development, design, construction, operations, and management. Understand practical emerging technologies including
• financial management of solid waste systems and airspace management |
• polymer-based bentonite composites in geosynthetic clay liners |
• landfill gas containment and management for emission control and regulatory drivers |
• value-added design of gas-to-energy and gas-to-fuel projects |
• waste relocation and expansion |
• evolving issues with “hot” landfills |
• the latest in geosynthetic products for geoenvironmental engineering |
• performance-based and life cycle-based design |
Who Should Attend?
- Civil engineers and landfill designers
- Landfill owners and operators
- Local, county, and state regulatory agency staff and officials
- Public works professionals and municipal engineers
- Geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers
- Geological engineers, hydrogeologists, and geoscientists
- Facility managers with on-site disposal cells
- Contractors and estimators
- Geosynthetic manufacturers and product representative
- Planners
Additional Information
This course will guide you through the development process of a successful solid waste landfill, from cradle to grave. Industry experts -- including James Tinjum, Craig Benson, Mark Torresani and John Welch -- will share critical factors and insights. Interactive discussion and idea exchange will be emphasized. Learn more and enroll today.
Course Outline
Day 1 – Landfill Development and Revenue Streams
A Brief History of Solid Waste Management and Design (Tinjum)
- Introduction and course goals
- Evolving contaminants, risks, and opportunities
- Evolving standards-of-practice and performance-based design
Keynote: Financial Management of a Solid Waste System (Welch)
- Solid waste economics
- Evolving revenue streams and value-added processes
- Planning financial outlays and tipping fee impacts
- New technologies for metrics tracking, airspace management and analysis (compaction rates, equipment usage)
- Planning for expansion (vertical and horizontal, greenfield sites
Investigating Hydrogeologic Conditions and Groundwater Monitoring (Leier-Engelhardt)
- Designing an investigation program
- Exploration methods
- Monitoring wells and analysis of groundwater data
Borrow Source Investigations (Tinjum)
- Properties of suitable liner/cover soil
- Compaction specifications and QA/QC
- Incorporating reasonable soil specifications
- Composite barrier systems and performance calculations
- Class Activity
Geosynthetic Design for Containment Systems (Tinjum)
- Polymers 101
- Geosynthetic types and functions
- Contaminant transport mechanisms
- Composite barrier systems and performance calculations
Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs) (Benson)
- Types and styles of GCLs
- Compatibility with various types and leachate
- Advances in polymer-amended bentonite
Day 2 – Designing from the Bottom Up
Geometric Design (Torresani)
- Base grades
- Slopes and Berming
- Phasing
Liquid Management Systems, Part I (Daigle)
- Leachate collection systems (drainage sand/stone, drainage geosynthetics, base grades and toe drains)
- Geometrical design
- Leachate head calculations
- Pipe network, clean outs, pumps, and on-site storage
Liquid Management Systems, Part II (Daigle)
- Effects on solid waste management systems
- Dewatering system design an operation
- Economic analysis of dewatering system
Final Covers for Waste Containment Facilities (Benson)
- Functions and types of cover systems
- Cover selection criteria
- Design of cover drainage
- Alternative Covers, design and PET calculations
Landfill Drainage and Runoff Control (Powers)
- Runoff amounts
- Open channel flow and culverts
- Sedimentation/detention basins
Tour of Dane County Landfill (Welch)
- Gas to energy system tour
- BioCNG system tour
- Interim cover system and gas management
- Expansion phasing
Day 3 – Evolving Topics in Landfill Management, Operations, and Risks
Gas to Energy Systems Selection and Design (Welch)
- Developing a solid waste biogas project
- BioCNG selection, design, and operation
- Financial considerations and clean fuel incentives
- Pipeline-grade gas conversion
Slope Stability Basics, Approach, and Calculations/Analyses (Benson)
- Failure modes, triggering mechanisms, and factors affecting landfill system stability
- Measuring and incorporating interface values
- Calculations approaches and examples
- Slope stability analysis and reporting
Gas Collection and Managing Air Emissions (Wntheiser)
- Sources of landfill air emissions
- Managing landfill air emissions
- Monitoring and controlling landfill gas migration
- Noxious/nuisance gas control
Slope Stability Basics, Approach, and Calculations/Analyses (Benson)
- Failure modes, triggering mechanisms, and factors affecting landfill system stability
- Measuring and incorporating interface values
- Calculations approaches and examples
- Slope stability analysis and reporting
Management of Leachate, Liquids, and Gases in Landfill (including PFAS) (Quinn/Wade)
- Fate and Transport in Solid Waste Management Residuals
- Liquids Management and Treatment
- Remediation Technologies and Treatment
- Life-Cycle and Economic Assessment
Leachate Recirculation and Bioreactor Landfills (Marten)
- Conventional versus Bioreactor Landfills
- Regulations and Practice-Based Considerations
- Design of Leachate Recirculation Systems
- Operational and Monitoring Considerations
- Economics
Day 4- Special Topics
Waste Relocation and Expansions (Torresani)
- Environmental, regulatory, legal, and economic drivers
- Health and safety considerations
- Geotechnical considerations
Design of Coal Combustion Residual Impoundments and Landfills (Trast)
- Transporting and relocating CCR
- Solid waste management plan
- Leachate characterization and management
Post-Closure Management and Redevelopment Options (Buechel)
- Long-term, post-closure maintenance and controls
- Redevelopment options, economics, and study needs
- Closure Case Studies
Testimonials
"It was an awesome course! Highly recommend."
—Hailey Fitterer, HDR, Inc.
"Extremely helpful to get a taste of so much!"
—Nigel Baummer, HDR, Inc
"Wasn’t expecting this much pertinent information as a geologist and was pleasantly surprised."
—T.J. Daniel, Bunnell-Lammons Engineering
"Great information, networking, and references. Too often, binders/slide handouts are useless once back in the office, not the case here."
—Jason Hinds, FMG Engineering, Rapid City, SD
"Great technical discussions that gave reasons behind technical requirements and regulations."
—Noah Watt, Waste Management
"(Elevated Temperature Landfills) very, very informative. Big issue with clients, so truly helpful."
—Christian Kessler, WCGRP
"Very good topics presented by very qualified instructors. The course provides current relevant information for regulators, consultants, and landfill operators."
—Brent Luebbe, NE Dept. of Envir. Quality
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course and will recommend it to colleagues in the future."
—Aaron Lowell, Civil and Environmental Consultants
"I really enjoyed the course. Learning everything from the liner to the final cover systems definitely makes me more confident in looking through a plan set."
—Nick Dykstra, Cornerstone Environmental Group LLC
"Great overall course for all aspects of landfill design from permitting to closure."
—Rochelle Staples, Stantec Consulting Ltd.
"I came with a breadth of knowledge gained from 2 years of experience. This class expanded the breadth and added depth."
—Spenser Harveg, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper
Instructors
Craig Benson
Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
C. Lee Daigle
Senior Project Manager, Tetra Tech, Madison, WI
Paula Leier-Engelhardt
Principal, HydroGeo Solutions LLC, Little Suamico, WI
Betsy Powers
Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineer, SCS Engineers, Madison, WI
Kenneth Quinn
Technical Director, Hydrogeologist, TRC Companies, Madison, WI
Krishna Reddy
Professor, University Scholar & Distinguised Researcher, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
James Tinjum
Dr. James M. Tinjum, PE, is responsible for outreach, research, and continuing engineering education in the areas of geotechnical, geoenvironmental, and energy geotechnics with an emphasis on transmitting practical research applications directly to the engineering community. Over the past 10 years, he has specialized (consulting, expert support, and research) in foundation investigation, monitoring, and research into foundations for wind turbine generators.
Mark Torresani
Vice President/Engineer, Cornerstone Environmental Group, LLC, Madison, WI
Amanda Wade
TRC Companies, Inc. Madison, WI
John Welch
Dane County, Madison, WI
Paul Wintheiser
AECOM, Sheboygan, WI
Solid Waste Landfill Design
Location: Madison, WI
Course #: RA00423-C627
Fee: $1,195
Fee
- $1,195
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials
Discounts
Team Discount: $995 per person if two or more register from the same organization.
Credits
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Schedule
- 3/27/2023 08:00am - 05:00pm
- 3/28/2023 08:00am - 05:00pm
- 3/29/2023 08:00am - 05:00pm
- 3/30/2023 08:00am - 12:00pm
Instructors
Craig Benson, C. Lee Daigle, Paula Leier-Engelhardt, Betsy Powers, Kenneth Quinn, Krishna Reddy, James Tinjum, Mark Torresani, Amanda Wade, John Welch, Paul Wintheiser
Location
Accommodations
Room: rates start at $131
Group Code: C627 Solid Waste Landfill Design
Reserve by: Feb. 27, 2023
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Solid Waste Landfill Design
Course #: RA00423Solid Waste Landfill Design
Date: Mon. March 28, 2022 – Thu. March 31, 2022ID: RA00423-C250
Fee:
- $1,295
-
Fee Covers course materials. Mid morning & afternoon break, and buffet lunch.
- CEU: 2.5
- PDH: 25
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Date: Mon. March 22, 2021 – Thu. March 25, 2021ID: RA00423-C094
Fee:
- $1,195
-
Fee covers on-line live instruction and pre-recorded materials.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23