Waste Management and Landfill Operations

Landfill facilities, such as Lucas Heights in Sydney, are complex industrial operations designed to handle significant amounts of waste. Each day, approximately 3,000 tonnes of various types of waste, including construction and commercial refuse, are processed here. Advanced engineering techniques are employed to prevent environmental contamination, including use of high-density polyethylene liners to contain toxic leachate. The sheer size and scale of these operations highlight the vastness of Australia's waste issue, with over 76 million tonnes generated annually, leading to substantial concerns regarding both management and environmental impacts.