Table 1.
Terminology definitions for leachate management types and descriptions.
| Management Type | Definition | Management Description | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generated | Leachate that is generated on-site. The amount generated may or may not be greater than disposed quantities because leachate may be stored and disposed at different times. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Disposed | Leachate this is disposed offsite, usually to a municipal wastewater treatment plant | Discharged | Leachate that is discharged off-site via sewer line, force main, etc. |
| Hauled | Leachate that is hauled off-site via tanker truck. | ||
| Recycled | Leachate that is re-introduced into the landfill, either through recirculation, solidification, or other means. | Recirculated | Leachate that is pumped into the landfill subsurface. |
| Solidified | Leachate that is mixed with ash, wood chips, or other porous wastes to "solidify" the liquid before adding back into the landfill. | ||
| Sprayback | Leachate that is sprayed onto the working face or other areas of the landfill surface. | ||
| Treated On-Site | Leachate that is treated on-site. This may be pre-treatment or complete treatment | Evaporated | Leachate that is evaporated on-site either through an active or passive system. |
| Stored | Leachate that is stored on-site in ponds, sumps, or tanks. | Not applicable | Not applicable |