Characteristics of Wastes, Leachate, and Gas at Landfills Operated in Arid Climate

Abstract

A total of 14 liquid waste samples were collected from different sources at all five landfill sites and from disposal containers in Kuwait representing a model of arid countries. Al-Sulaybiya landfill (operating) and Al-Qurain landfill (closed) sites were selected for performing detailed investigation for leachate characteristics. Furthermore, Landfill gas samples were collected from ten boreholes at Al-Qurain landfill for the analysis of gas content (