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November 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
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Elevated Temperature Landfills (ETLFs) present unique challenges in waste management.
Join this upcoming Science Session to get a comprehensive overview of ETLFs, including what defines these landfills, the key factors that contribute to elevated temperatures, and the implications for landfill operations.
We’ll dive into the latest research findings, exploring what we’ve learned about ETLF formation and the methods for identifying them early. Additionally, this session will highlight best practices for managing ETLFs and discuss waste acceptance screening.
You’ll learn:
- What are ETLFs? – Definition, causes, and characteristics of elevated temperature landfills.
- What we know from research – Insights gained from studies on ETLFs, including their formation.
- Identifying ETLFs early – Key indicators and methods for recognizing ETLF conditions.
- Best practices for management – Proven strategies for managing ETLFs.
- Latest developments and future directions – A look at ongoing research and what’s on the horizon for ETLF management.
Meet our speaker:
Dr. Morton A. Barlaz is a Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at North Carolina State University. He has been involved in research on various aspects of solid waste since 1983 including biological refuse decomposition, methane production, the fate of hazardous wastes in landfills, policies for the long-term management of landfills, PFAS release from solid waste and factors contributing to heat generation and accumulation in landfills. He is also recognized for his research on the use of life-cycle analysis to evaluate emissions associated with alternate solid waste management strategies. Dr. Barlaz has completed two EREF-funded research projects on elevated temperature landfills.
Upon successful completion of this Science Session, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email with the relevant number of Professional Development Hours (PDH) shown on the certificate. This certificate does not automatically qualify you for professional continuing education credits. It is your responsibility to verify that the PDHs from this event are eligible for continuing education purposes for your specific credentials. The certificate is only available to those who register and attend the live Science Session.
Past Science Sessions are available on EREF’s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/EREFDN/videos.
