Landfill development can be organized into four phases. Landfill development involves numerous technical details, significant public involvement, and extensive regulations. Determining landfill volume is the first task in the design process. Estimating landfill volume is the first task in the design process because volume estimates are necessary for determining the landfill s dimensions. D etermine density figures for the waste.
E stimate the amount of waste settlement.
Site selection should include consideration of these characteristics. Potential sites must be in areas that are suitable for landfill development. The following consideration should be key factors in locating and operating a landfill. A landfill must be consistent with the overall land-use planning in the area. T he site should have adequate quantity of earth cover material that is easily handled and compacted.