The increase in solid waste volumes through an expanding tourism industry and changes in consumption patterns in Guyana has prompted steady improvement in the Haags Bosch Sanitary Landfill Facility (HBSLF). The HBSLF is one of the most modern of its kind in the Caribbean. It is fully operational and uses best practices that includes waste segregation, leachate treatment, waste recovery, monitoring of leachate, surface/ ground water and air quality. Integrating best practices in landfill management will reduce health risks and pollution. The purpose of the case study was to share best practices at HBSLF that can be adapted for Caribbean countries.
Introduction
The Haags Bosch Sanitary Landfill Facility (HBSLF) is the largest landfill in Guyana. The landfill receives municipal solid waste (MSW), soils, construction/demolition, commercial and some pretreated hazardous waste from more than 25 neighbourhoods. The facility which was originally 300 acres was later reduced to 150 acres, to provide space for housing and industry.
Future prospects for Haags Bosch Sanitary Landfill
- Preparation for the Fukuoka Technology at HBSLF
- Green Waste Composting
- Landfill Gas Control
- Legislation and Fee System
Source: United Nations Environment Programme (2021). Compendium of case studies on solid waste management.
