stortplaats

Stortplaats is a term used to describe a site where waste is disposed of by dumping. It can refer to a simple open dump or a more advanced engineered landfill. Stortplaatsen are used for municipal solid waste, construction and demolition waste, and other non-hazardous materials; some facilities handle hazardous wastes only in dedicated sections designed for their specific risks.

In many regions, stortplaatsen operate under regulatory frameworks that require permits, monitoring, and specific design features. Modern engineered landfills typically include protective liners, leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, gas management to capture methane, daily cover material, and a plan for closing the site and managing it post-closure. These measures aim to minimize environmental impacts and prevent soil and groundwater contamination.

Environmental concerns associated with stortplaatsen include contamination of soil and groundwater, release of odorous gases, migration of pollutants, and attractants for pests. Proper design, operation, and closure practices help mitigate these risks. Waste management strategies in many places also emphasize reducing waste generation, sorting and recycling, and recovering energy from waste before disposal.

Historically, many areas relied on open dumps with limited controls. Today, there is a trend toward more controlled, properly engineered landfills, along with efforts to reuse land and convert waste-to-energy where appropriate. The term sehari dapat juga merujuk pada situs pembuangan sampah secara umum, dengan fokus pada pengelolaan lingkungan dan kepatuhan regulasi.