http://earth911.com/blog/2007/04/02/e-waste-the-environment-why-is-electronics-waste-an-issue/ Make Everyday Earth Day Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:30:50 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://earth911.com/blog/2007/04/02/e-waste-the-environment-why-is-electronics-waste-an-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-772 sjennings Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:19:39 +0000 http://earth911.com/blog/2007/04/02/e-waste-the-environment-why-is-electronics-waste-an-issue/#comment-772 I'm no expert, but I have some knowledge of the waste business and how modern landfills are constructed. Leachate, or landfill liquid, does indeed filter down the waste mass as organic materials deteriote. However, the way these new landfills are designed, there are several impermeable layers at the base of these structures that prevent leachate from leaking out and soiling the groundwater. That being said, it is imperative that we all begin to e-cycle and keep dangerous electrical components out of the municipal trash. Thanks. Great site. I always learn something new when I'm here. I’m no expert, but I have some knowledge of the waste business and how modern landfills are constructed. Leachate, or landfill liquid, does indeed filter down the waste mass as organic materials deteriote. However, the way these new landfills are designed, there are several impermeable layers at the base of these structures that prevent leachate from leaking out and soiling the groundwater. That being said, it is imperative that we all begin to e-cycle and keep dangerous electrical components out of the municipal trash. Thanks. Great site. I always learn something new when I’m here.

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