New Hanover County Landfill Cell Construction and Leachate Treatment System
Sector: Biomass • Location: Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Source: WFAE
The New Hanover County Landfill manages about 400,000 tons of waste annually with a focus on environmental protection. The landfill is constructed in cells, each with a three-layer liner system to prevent leachate leakage. Leachate is treated on-site using a closed-loop system including aeration lagoons, ultrafiltration, and reverse osmosis to remove contaminants such as PFAS. The landfill aims to
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Biomass, Waste Processing and Treatment, Government
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WFAE
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Description | The New Hanover County Landfill manages about 400,000 tons of waste annually with a focus on environmental protection. The landfill is constructed in cells, each with a three-layer liner system to prevent leachate leakage. Leachate is treated on-site using a closed-loop system including aeration lagoons, ultrafiltration, and reverse osmosis to remove contaminants such as PFAS. The landfill aims to eventually convert the site into a park with recreational facilities. |
Original sector | Waste Management |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | North Carolina |
City | Wilmington |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Biomass, Waste Processing and Treatment, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-18 |
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