LWMS: Sustainable Rehabilitation of Legacy Dump Sites
Legacy / Old Dump Waste Management (LDWM)
Tags: IIT Bombay, India, Construction & Smart Cities, Energy & Environment
The Legacy Waste Management System (LWMS) offers a scientific solution to rehabilitate old dumpsites by stabilizing slopes, capturing landfill biogas and leachate, and implementing surface drainage systems. This system processes waste with layered coverings of clay, sand, and soil, integrating pipelines for gas and leachate collection. Applications include reducing health hazards, odors, and stray animal issues in urban areas, benefiting municipalities and urban local bodies. Successfully implemented by multiple municipal corporations, the system addresses the growing waste challenges in cities while reclaiming land for better use. It promotes sustainable waste management practices, enhancing environmental and societal well-being.
IP Type or Form Factor: Process & Method; Platform
TRL: 9 - product is available for commercial sale
Industry or Tech Area: Smart Cities & Urban Planning; Environment & Sustainability
