Landfill Odor Generation Estimates for Odor Control at Sanitary Landfills

Abstract

This landfill odor characterization model (LOCM) provides a unique screening tool for design, evaluation and agency review of sanitary landfill odor impacts prior to landfill construction. Assuming the site specific effect of waste composition, surface environment (e.g. moisture content, temperature, pH, etc.), and cover characteristics, the total gas generation rate based on Palos Verdes kinetic model is predicted and could be used to estimate surface velocities from oder sources at landfills in Michigan. Consequently, this modeling for gas generation estimates will provide the preliminary guideline in predicting the odor control episodes, or in determining design and operational conditions that will eliminate the off-site transport of odors.

This landfill odor characterization model (LOCM) provides a unique screening tool for design, evaluation and agency review of sanitary landfill odor impacts prior to landfill construction. Assuming the site specific effect of waste composition, surface environment (e.g. moisture content, temperature, pH, etc.), and cover characteristics, the total gas generation rate based on Palos Verdes kinetic model is predicted and could be used to estimate surface velocities from oder sources at landfills in Michigan. Consequently, this modeling for gas generation estimates will provide the preliminary guideline in predicting the odor control episodes, or in determining design and operational conditions that will eliminate the off-site transport of odors.