Research

Scope and Content Note

B2699-19: This accretion consists of eight volumes of leachate control/construction certification reports pertaining to the Fresh Kills landfill. Leachate is the liquid by-product of the breakdown of household waste. The goal of the leachate management system is to contain, collect, and treat leachate before it reenters the environment.

B2699-22: This accretion consists of the post closure monitoring and maintenance operations manual, leachate control/construction certification reports, annual surface water and sediment monitoring reports, and annual ground water monitoring reports, pertaining to the Fresh Kills landfill. Leachate is the liquid by-product of the breakdown of household waste.