Sanitary Landfill Daily Operations and Environmental Compliance Checklist
Municipal solid waste landfills are the most heavily regulated waste disposal facilities. This daily operations checklist ensures compliance with EPA Subtitle D requirements and state landfill permit conditions.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Daily
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Landfill Operations Manager
- Total Items: 36
Working Face Management
Verify working face size and management compliance.
- Working face size minimized to smallest practical area to reduce litter and vectors?
- Waste being compacted with heavy equipment per operational plan?
- Daily fill sequence following permitted cell development plan?
- Daily cover (6 inches soil or approved alternative) applied before end of operating day?
- Cover thickness verified by measurement in multiple locations?
- Areas inactive for more than 7 days receive 12-inch intermediate cover?
Prohibited Waste Screening
Screen incoming loads for prohibited waste.
- All incoming loads visually inspected for obvious hazardous waste?
- Random load inspections performed per permit requirements?
- Bulk liquids rejected per EPA 40 CFR 258.28?
- Regulated medical waste rejected or only accepted at permitted areas?
- All rejections documented with waste description, generator, and reason?
- Hazardous waste spill response kit available at gatehouse?
Leachate Collection and Management
Monitor leachate collection system.
- Leachate levels in collection sumps within permit limits?
- Leachate collection pumps operational?
- Leachate treated or disposed per permit (POTW, on-site treatment, re-circulation)?
- Leachate volume tracked and reported per permit schedule?
- Leachate discharge to POTW or outfall within permit limits?
- No leachate seeps observed on side slopes?
Landfill Gas Monitoring
Monitor landfill gas per permit requirements.
- Methane at property boundary below 5% (explosive limit)?
- No methane exceeding 1.25% LEL in on-site structures?
- Landfill gas collection system operational (if required)?
- Flare or energy recovery system operational and destroying gas?
- No odor complaints unaddressed?
- Gas monitoring log current per quarterly or permit schedule?
Litter and Vector Control
Maintain litter control and vector management.
- Blown litter collected daily throughout facility?
- Portable litter fencing deployed around active working face?
- Bird deterrence measures active if large flocks present?
- Rodent control program active with licensed pest control?
- Daily cover reducing vector access to exposed waste?
- Litter and odor complaints documented and responded to?
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain required landfill documentation.
- Daily operating record completed with tonnage, loads, and operations notes?
- Groundwater monitoring program current per permit schedule?
- Operations within all permit conditions reviewed?
- Any incidents, spills, or compliance events documented?
- Required state regulatory reports submitted on schedule?
- Closure/post-closure financial assurance documentation current?
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Why Use This Sanitary Landfill Daily Operations and Environmental Compliance Checklist?
This sanitary landfill daily operations and environmental compliance checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for landfill operations manager professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Sanitary Landfill Daily Operations and Environmental Compliance Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Working Face Management, Prohibited Waste Screening, Leachate Collection and Management, Landfill Gas Monitoring, Litter and Vector Control, Documentation and Reporting. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Sanitary Landfill Daily Operations and Environmental Compliance Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Landfill Operations Manager professionals in the waste management industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.