The risk management of UK landfill sites: catching will-o'-the-wisp

Abstract

Methane gas migration from UK landfill sites continues to be a hazard of significant concern. Many incidents have been recorded in which the safety of site workers and members of the public has been put at risk, and investigations by waste disposal authorities have shown that the size and nature of the problem is still notfully understood. A method of assessing the risk is described. The interests of those at risk is not currently being fully served by the policy, planning and regulatory controls.