Elevated Temperate Landfills

This page serves as a resource for current research and data regarding elevated temperature landfills (ETLFs) from subject matter experts. Details found here are based on on-going research from experts in the solid waste industry and are intended to educate the public on ETLFs.

EREF-Funded Research and Articles on Elevated Temperature Landfills

Comparative Microbiology of Typical and Elevated Temperature Landfills

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Understanding and Predicting Temperatures in Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

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MSW Combustion Ash Co-Disposal with Unburned Waste: Implications for Elevated Temperature Landfills

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Development of Test Methods to Characterize Heat Production from Special Wastes Disposed in Landfills

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Development of Methods to Measure Heat Release from Hydration and Carbonation of Ash in Landfills

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Contributions of Academic Research to the Diagnosis and Management of Elevated Temperature Landfills

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Additional Research

To view Scholars who have worked or are currently working on research projects related to ETLFs, visit our Scholar page.

FAQs

The National Waste & Recycling Association has compiled a list of commonly asked questions and FAQ’s regarding elevated temperature landfills. To view the PDF, click here.