SANITARY LANDFILL

Landfill facility in its pre commissioning phase will focus on providing a Compost
Plant of 750 TPD that is capable of treating the waste envisaged to be treated at
the facility. The design of the said facility has been prepared as per norms
specified by Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules 2000 MoEF.
It is our effort to abide by the norms specified by the concerned government
authorities so as to satisfy best development mechanisms. We discuss here our
strategy to execute all the activities related to the design, engineering &
construction of the proposed landfill facility through the following plans:
(a) Landfill Facility
(b) Common Facilities at the plant with details
The area will be mainly allocated for landfill facility, Soil storage facility, Leachate
disposal facilities and Storage respectively.

Landfill facility
The landfill design at Coimbatore will be as per the Geo Technical investigations
keeping in view all the aspects such as charachteristics of soil, water table, MSW
rules. Landfill facility includes the liner system, drainage, storm water drains, etc.
Landfill Layout
The landfill will be approximately rectangular in shape with an area of approx.
50,000 m2 to accommodate waste upto 2017 for inert from the processing facility
i.e. 25% of the daily incoming waste. Simultaneous closer of the cell getting filled
up shall also be carried out. The subsequent phases would be progressively
extentended of the width to reach the full estimated capacity of the landfill

Volume of the Landfill, Landfill Capacity

The volume available for the phase upto 2017 is estimated at approx 4,35,000
m3. The estimated life of landfill is considered as 3 year.

Liner System
The leachate control in the landfill involves two steps: (a) prevention of migration
of leachate from landfill sides and landfill base to the subsoil by a suitable linear
system: and (b) drainage of leach ate collected at the base of a landfill to the side
of the landfill and removal of the leach ate from within the landfill. The liner
system will be as per DPR.
Before the construction of clay liner following operation will be done. All loose
particles like boulders, lumps, tree roots, rubbish or any organic deleterious
matter shall be removed and base layer shall be compacted by roller / vibratory
roller to achieve maximum dry density. After achieving maximum dry density clay
line shall be constructed.

Leachate Collection Layer

This specification is for constructing the Leachate Collection and Removal
System (LCRS) at the base and at the base of the landfill over the composite
liner (HDPE liner + Compacted Clay Liner). The Leachate Collection and
Removal System shall include the following:

Granular Drainage Layer

Soil Filter

Perforated Pipe network.

Leachate Sump

Specifications
The leachate collection system shall be placed over the landfill liner system. The
bottom liner shall have the necessary slopes. Material for High-Permeability
Drainage Layer shall meet the following specifications.
(1) A leachate drainage layer consisting of 300 mm thick granual aggregate
material of permeable value of 1x 10-2 cm/sec with a slope of 2%.
(2) 110 mm dia HDPE feeder pipes (feeder pipes) with a maximum lateral
spacing of 30 m.
(3) 200mm dia HDPE header pipes (header pipes).
(4) A main HDPE header pipe (Main Header Pipe) of size 200 mm dia, which
will collect leachate from the header pipes and discharge in to a leachate
collection sump.

(5) The leachate collection sump will be comprises of a well and two
numbers of 1 HP pumps
(6) Leachate collection tank/s and a leachate collection network.
Laying Of Perforated Leachate Collection Pipes
During the installation of the leachate collection pipe following points will be taken
in to account:

Perforated piping system shall be laid in the drainage layer to rapidly

transmit the leachate to a sump and removal system.

The diameter, thickness and Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR), material of

construction (MOC) and size of perforations of the pipes shall be as per
normal engineering practice. The upper half portion of the pipe above the
spring line shall be perforated, whereas the lower half of the pipe shall
remain imperforated.

We shall provide details of supplier of the HDPE pipes along with the
following three pipe parameters:
1. Compressive yield strength
2. Wall crushing
3. Wall buckling

The perforated pipes shall be laid out in "Y" trenches and the trenches
shall be backfilled with gravel / sandy gravel same used for leachate
collection layer. The trench shall be cut true to the line and level as par the
drawings.

All the perforated pipes shall be connected to a solid HDPE header pipe,
through a Standard UT-joint.
We shall follow all required procedure for transporting, storing, laying and joining
of HDPE pipelines from the manufacturer.

Method of filling of waste

(a) The waste from the Waste Receiving Platform will be transported to the
landfill area and tipped. The tipped wastes will be spread in to 6 m strips. The
strip will be of 2 m height. In the initial strip a ramp to reach the height will be
made using the waste. The side of the strip will be maintained at a slope of 1 in
1. These strips are built up along the length.
(b) At the end of the day the strips will be covered with soil/construction debris of
100 mm depth on all exposed sides.
(c) The waste will be filled along the strip till the entire length will be covered.
Once the entire length will be covered the next strip will be initiated. Once 3 strips
will be completed the waste height is raised in the first strip by another 2 m. This

process of moving laterally and vertically will be continued till the design height is
reached.
(d) Once the design height will be reached, the waste will be closed on the top
with a top liner and gas vents.
Above process will be continued till the landfill operations will be completed.

Surface water Drainage

To minimize the generation of leachate and the prevent pollution of surface water
sources at the site, each phase of the landfill shall be provided with adequate
drainage system and storm water retention to control quality of water discharged
from site. Leachate and storm water that has contacted garbage shall be strictly
segregated from storm water, which has not contacted garbage.

Gas Venting System

After processing the inert that is left out will go into the landfill which means that
there will be no bio-degradable matter into the waste landfill. For this reason,
there is no need for an exhaustive gas collection mechanism to be provided after
closure of the landfill. For this a Gas Venting system comprising of a vertical pipe
through the liner system and approx. 2m above the liner system shall be
provided to escape the gas produced.

Operation & Maintenance Scheme

It will be our endeavor as operators of the facility to be committed to continuous
improvement and shall implement systems for which the guidelines shall be
those prescribed by MoEF/CPCB. It is further suggested to form a Special
Purpose Vehicle for the effective O&M of the proposed composting and landfill
facility. The operation & maintenance scheme has been prepared by considering
the guidelines provided in the
Landfill Facility
In the design, planning and implementation of all works and functions associated
with the operation and maintenance of the Landfill Facility, the Operator shall
take all such actions and do all such things (including without limitation,
organizing itself, adopting measures and standards, executing procedures
including inspection procedures and engaging contractors, if any, agents and
employees) in such manner, as it will:
(i)

ensure the safety of personnel deployed on and users of the Landfill

Facility or part thereof;

(ii)

Keep the equipment and machinery employed at the Landfill Facility from

undue deterioration and wear;

(iii)

Permit unimpaired performance of statutory duties and functions of any

part in relation to the Project;

Operations and Maintenance Manual and O&M Plans
(a)

Prior to making for the Readiness Certificate for the project we shall

finalize in consultation with the NMMC:

(i)

The O&M Manual (including the formats for the reports to be submitted

during the Active Operations Period and the Post Closure Period).
(ii)

The O&M Plan for the first year of Operations.

Weighing
We will use a weighbridge installed to weigh the waste to be landfilled.
We shall plan his operation in a manner such that the Municipal Solid Waste is
taken into the Landfill Facility only between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM or as mutually
agreed upon between NMMC and us.
We shall record the following minimum data with regard to the Municipal Solid
Waste:
(i) Date of Operation
(ii) Total laden weight of the truck.
(iii) Time
(iv) Total unladen weight of the truck.
(v)

Time of exit of the truck

The procedure for weighment of the Municipal Solid Waste and certification by
the NMMC shall as set out in the O&M Plan and O&M Manual.
Landfill Operation
Intermediate linear system
(a)

We shall provide a linear layer (Intermediate Liner) before the onset of

monsoon leaving only a temporary unrestored sloping face.

(b)

The intermediate liner shall be as per the Construction Requirements.

Daily Cell Cover

On each day during the Active Operations Period, we shall compact the Landfill
Waste and cover the same (Daily Cell Cover) in the manner as specified in the
Construction Requirements.

Special Operational Conditions

Except with specific approval from the NMMC, we shall ensure the following:
(i)

Provide a benching (terrace) of 10m width for every 5 m height of filling

within the Engineered Sanitary Landfill.

(ii)

The slope of the Engineered Sanitary Landfill face shall not exceed 1:3.

Vegetation cover
(a)

We shall in accordance with MSW Rule, 2000 ensure the provision of a

vegetative cover after laying of the Final Cover.

(b)

The selection of the varieties of plants and trees to be planted shall be

decided in consultation with the NMMC and shall form part of the Post
Closure Maintenance Plan.

Environment Monitoring Plan

In order to ensure the optimal performance of the landfill site, check the
environmental pollution and comply with the regulatory requirements, the
following environmental pollution and comply with the regulatory requirements,
the following environmental parameters shall be monitored on a regular basis:
(1) Surface Water Quality
(2) Ground waste Quality
(3) Quantity and Quality of Gas Generated
(4) Ambient Air Quality
The groundwater quality within 50 m of the periphery of Landfill site shall be
periodically monitored to ensure that the ground water is not contaminated
beyond acceptable limits as decided by the Ground water Board or the State
Board or the committee. Usage of Ground Water in and around the landfill site for
any purpose (including drinking and irrigation) is to be considered after ensuring
its quality. The monitoring results of surface and ground water quality shall meet

the drinking water quality standards as presented in the Tender document

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Plan for the Monsoon Operation:
We have envisaged following special measures to be taken to continue to
receive MSW during the monsoon period.
The solid waste shall be covered with thin LDPE film as shown in the following
photograph.
A temporary shed will be erected to receive the MSW during monsoon season.

REMEDIATION & CLOSURE PLAN

The broad outline of the landfill closure plan, procedure to be adopted, and
methodologies for various tasks have been described in this Closure Plan.
1. To begin with we propose to take up contour survey of the Dump-site and
surrounding area located in the dump site in order to have realistic
assessment of the quantum of MSW at the dump site.
2. Geotechnical Investigations of the site will be carried out which will provide
sufficient data about the underground soil structure. The Geotechnical
Investigation will also help to estimate the quantity of the waste deposited on
the site and also to determine the organic content of the MSW.
3. Based on the data compiled from above investigations, a final plan of the
dump site shall be prepared and the Consultant and thereafter the activities
for leveling, shaping of side slopes, construction of surface drains along the
periphery of the site, etc. will commence broadly as per the time schedule.
WORKING PROCEDURE:
Levelling of top surface of dump, reformation of side slopes and relocation
of waste from area to cleared of waste
Initially the footprint area shall be demarcated in consultation with NMMC The
closure work shall begin with the leveling of the dump site.
After demarcating footprint area, the quantity of MSW spilling over shall be
ascertained. The same will be excavated, transported and dumped within the
footprint area to suitable places so as to achieve final required shape & contour
of the dump site and the area shall be compacted with the spiked wheeled roller
of 8 to10 tons capacity. The area falling outside the footprint area and from where
the MSW is shifted shall be leveled to average ground level of the dump site.

The side slopes shall be reshaped with slope of 1:4 i.e. for every 1m height 4m
Horizontal spread of the slope shall be provided. For this purpose gauges with
either wooden pegs or brick pillars shall be provided at the top and bottom edges
and at 30m distance all along footprint area. With the help of these gauges the
reshaping work from one end shall commence which shall include cutting of
excess material, shifting the same to required place and leveling in desired
formation with the help of grader or manually whatever is suitable. Once the
desired shape is achieved, the surface shall be compacted with hand operated
power rammer to the extent possible.
Relocation of the waste from other sites
As a step to remediation of the dump sites at Ondipudur and Kadawalpalayam,
the waste from these sites shall be transported to the proposed landfill closure at
Vellalore. The waste shall be transported from these sites to the designated site,
compacted, leveled and then closed with the liner system at top.

Landscaping
Upon finalizing foot-print area the landscape design from the landscape architect
will be submitted for the approval of NMMC.
On completion of the cover layer landscape would be developed over the closed
landfill which will include green cover.

Maintenance
We shall comply with the O&M Requirements set out.. In doing so, we shall
ensure that the closure is maintained to the standards and specifications as set
out in the Construction Requirements and also meet the other requirements, if
any, set out in the Agreement.
In the design, planning and implementation of all works and functions associated
with the operation and maintenance of the Facility, we shall take all such actions
and do all such things (including without limitation, organizing itself, adopting
measures and standards, executing procedures including inspection procedures

and engaging contractors, if any, agents and employees) in such manner, as it

will:
(i) ensure the safety of personnel deployed on and users of the Landfill Facility
or part thereof;
(ii) Keep the equipment and machinery employed at the Landfill Facility from
undue deterioration and wear;
(iii) Permit unimpaired performance of statutory duties and functions of any part in
relation to the Project;
Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
Periodic inspection and routine maintenance at a closed landfill site will be
carried out for a period of 15 years after closure. The following components of a
closed landfill are inspected visually after landfill closure to confirm that all
functional elements are working satisfactorily. A maintenance schedule with
specified reporting formats will be drawn up after each inspection.
Cover system
The final cover will be inspected
to check that vegetation growth is occurring satisfactorily and that plants are
not showing stunted growth,
to detect if any erosion gullies have been formed thereby exposing the barrier
layers,
to earmark depressions that may have developed with time and
to identify ponding of water on the landfill cover.
Environmental Monitoring Systems
Ground water monitoring wells and air quality monitoring systems shall be
periodically inspected to check that all systems are functioning satisfactorily and
that sampling ports are not subjected to damage due to excessive settlement.

In order to ensure the optimal performance of the landfill site, we will check the
environmental pollution and comply with the regulatory requirements; the
following environmental parameters shall be monitored on a regular basis:
(5)

Surface Water Quality

(6)

Ground waste Quality

(7)

Quantity and Quality of Gas Generated

(8)

Ambient Air Quality

The groundwater quality within 50 m of the periphery of site shall be periodically

monitored to ensure that the ground water is not contaminated beyond
acceptable limits as decided by the Ground water Board or the State Board or
the committee. Usage of Ground Water in and around the landfill site for any
purpose (including drinking and irrigation) is to be considered after ensuring its
quality.
The post closure maintenance will be carried out to the satisfaction of the NMMC.

Note: The matter stated or the details provided in this Methodology Statement are only
Preliminary & Indicative and it is not a commitment on our part since the exact details will
be finalized only after the detailed engineering, designing, and finding out the availability
of the required materials & machineries.