7.3 Land Use in the Area, Including Future Land Use Classification by
the Respective Planning Jurisdiction(s). Compatibility of a sanitary
landfill with existing and proposed surrounding site use should be
considered. This is true both when the site is being operated as a landf
and after the site is closed. Completed landfills are generally converte
to recreational end uses, though other uses (such as light industry) are
also common.
Regional development in the larger community should also be considere
in site selection, and existing master plans for the area should be
consulted. For example, the evaluation of current and future development
may present the opportunity for a more strategically centralized location
offsite wastes will be deposited in the landfill. Moreover, the projecte
rate of industrial and municipal development and its location affect the
size of the site needed to meet projected waste disposal demands.
7.3.1 Archaeological or Historic Significance. The archaeological or
historical significance of the land involved in a potential site should b
ascertained. The historical status of a potential site is usually addres
in an environmental impact report and should be performed by a qualified
archaeologist or anthropologist. Due to the expense involved in such
studies, archaeological and historical investigations are usually limited
the top ranking candidate sites. Excavation and preservation of signific
archaeological finds must be arranged before the site can be approved and
construction can begin.
7.3.2 Susceptibility to Flooding. Locating a landfill in a floodplain
should be avoided, if possible. EPA, criteria for Classification of Soli
Waste Disposal Facilities and Practices, 40 CFR 257, requires that waste
disposal activities in floodplains shall not restrict the 100-year flood
flow, reduce the floodplains temporary storage capacity, or result in a
washout of solid waste so as to pose a hazard to human life, wildlife, la
or water.
To determine the upstream and downstream impact of landfilling within
floodplain, a hydrological investigation should be conducted. The study
should identify the prospective solid waste and existing floodplain
boundaries, present hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, and locate the
properties and activities that could be adversely affected by floodplain
modifications. The study should also identify methodologies (e.g., dikin
for protecting the disposal site against flooding. A thorough study will
also assess the potential hazards to human life, wildlife, land, and wate
7.3.3 Public Health and Safety. Sanitary landfills can affect public
health and safety in several ways presented below.
7.3.3.1 Attractive Nuisance. Sites should be situated and designed to
restrict access by unauthorized persons. Scavenging through deposited so
waste should be prohibited to prevent injury or death to scavengers.
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