Landfill rehabilitation - Simplified and in-depth diagnostics

This article is the second in a series of three dealing with the rehabilitation of landfill sites. It follows on from article presents the general mechanisms governing the evolution of stored waste and the ways in which the environment is affected, and covers the main methods used to diagnose sites. This will be followed by an article on remediation techniques. These articles refer to a series of specialized works published in and largely taken from Ademe (Agence de l'environnement et de la maîtrise de l'énergie) publications, notably the "Landfill rehabilitation" guide.

The diagnostic approach is designed to be progressive, particularly in terms of the resources deployed. An initial simplified diagnosis is proposed before embarking on an in-depth diagnosis, which is only initiated if the simplified diagnosis concludes that the risk is high.