Multiple choice

Which of the following is Not a requirement of a landfill built today

  1. it must be lined with plastic or clay

  2. it must be a specific distance from a city or populated area

  3. it must have systems for collecting and treating leachate

  4. Vent pipes must be installed for removing methane.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

While landfills have strict environmental regulations, there is no federal requirement that they be a specific distance from a city, though zoning laws often dictate this locally.

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