The Austin Community Landfill seeks to minimize potential odors that may generate from the landfill in several ways. One of the purposes of the landfill gas collection and control system that WM uses is to reduce potential odors created by gases generated from the decomposition of waste.
The gas collection and control system at the landfill consists of gas extraction wells that have been installed in deposited waste areas to remove landfill gas that is generated by decomposing waste. In addition to vertical wells installed to collect gas, horizontal gas collectors have been installed across the active disposal area to control odors. Horizontal and vertical collectors are typically installed well in advance of regulatory requirements to help minimize potential odors.
The leachate collection system has also been connected to the gas extraction system to remove and destroy gas that might collect in the leachate system.