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all the liquids (landfill leachate) to a sump where the liquids are pumped out of
the landfill cells for treatment.
A 2 feet thick layer of soil protective cover is placed on top of the liner
system. Gas extraction wells are placed in the waste mass and a network of pipes route
the methane to a flare unit, where the gas is burned. This system is installed
to control odors and prevent any off-site migration of landfill gas. Our
facility is continuously monitored to ensure proper containment of all waste. We
currently utilize a network of 19 groundwater monitoring wells, 17 gas probes
and 2 stormwater outfalls.stormwater outfalls.
Independent, 3rd party consultants regularly test the
groundwater monitoring wells, gas probes and surface water to ensure the
integrity of the site. All water and gas sample results are sent to local, state
and/or federal environmental agencies that monitor and oversee our operations.
ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL PERMITS
Victoria Landfill has all the necessary permits to operate an environmentally
sound and state-of-the-art facility. We have a TCEQ municipal solid waste permit
number MSW-1522A and all of the appropriate required air permits and storm water
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