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Waste Management & Research, Vol. 20, No. 4, 328-331 (2002)

Report: Management problems of solid waste landfills in Kuwait

Anwar F. Al-Yaquat

Department of Civil Engineering, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, Safat 13060, Kuwait

Mohamed F. Hamoda

Department of Civil Engineering, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, Safat 13060, Kuwait

This paper evaluates current operational practices in municipal solid waste landfills in Kuwait to provide existing knowledge on uncontrolled landfilling and associated problems of solid waste disposal in developing countries. The current landfilling practices are safe neither for humans nor for the environment. The landfill sites receive all kinds of wastes such as food wastes, oil products, debris, dead animals, agricultural wastes, chemical wastes, wastewater and sewage sludge. The wastes are dumped, spread and compacted in an uncontrolled manner and cover material is not applied regularly. Dust created within the landfill site and gas emissions cause a public nuisance. The characteristics of leachate formed indicate high organic content and presence of heavy metals, salts and nutrients. There are no provisions for leachate or landfill gas collection at the landfill sites. Recommendations for adjustment in landfill operation have been made in recognition of the transition period that is experienced in proceeding from the past and present to the future management of landfills in Kuwait to safeguard the public health and protect the environment.

Key Words: Landfills • municipal solid waste • leachate • gas management • wmr 512-3


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