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@article{199888,
        author = {Mr Pradeep Lalaso Nanekar and Dr S M Gawande},
        title = {LEGACY WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DUMPSITE REMEDIATION THROUGH MUNICIPAL SANITARY LANDFILLS (SLF)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {14780-14783},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=199888},
        abstract = {Rapid urbanization in India has resulted in a substantial increase in municipal solid waste (MSW), with a large proportion being disposed of in unscientific open dumpsites. These legacy waste sites generate leachate and landfill gases, including methane and carbon dioxide, posing serious risks to groundwater, air quality, and public health. This study addresses the remediation of legacy waste through biomining and the development of Municipal Sanitary Landfills (SLFs) for the safe disposal of residual waste. The work emphasizes scientific landfill planning through systematic site selection based on environmental impact, social acceptance, land availability, transportation distance, and cost considerations. Detailed site investigation and characterization—covering subsoil conditions, hydrogeology, surface water, topography, environmental parameters, and traffic assessment—are incorporated to support effective landfill design. The biomining process enables segregation of legacy waste into useful by-products such as refuse-derived fuel (RDF), recyclable materials, compost, and construction and demolition waste, while minimizing the volume of inert rejects requiring disposal. The study highlights the role of engineered SLFs in mitigating environmental impacts through controlled waste placement, liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management. Post-closure practices, including capping and long-term monitoring, along with the potential for future re-mining, are also considered to enhance landfill sustainability and lifecycle management..},
        keywords = {Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Legacy Waste, Dumpsite Remediation, Biomining, Sanitary Landfill (SLF)},
        month = {April},
        }