Desiccation in Landfills

04/20/26

“How does extreme dryness affect landfills?”

Desiccation is when objects become incredibly dry and shrink and crack. Dessication in landfill clay liners will lead to increased permeability through cracking and result in more leachate escaping. Desiccation in Landfills typically happens from hot, dry weather and waiting too long before waste is placed in the clay liner.

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