Typical Landfill Gas Extraction Well - Waste Management Gas...Landfill Cap System Control Valve...

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Landfill Cap System

Control Valve

Cover Vegetation

Top Soil

Daily or Intermediate Cover

Protective Cover Soil

Soil

Gravel

Seal

Waste

Waste

Cap

CompactedClay

Typical Landfill Gas Extraction Well

Gas extraction wells are used to collect gas that is generated as the waste decomposes. The gas is used to produce energy or is sent to a flare.

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