How safe are landfills?
Pennsylvania’s regulations for the location and design of landfills are the most stringent in the nation. Today’s disposal facilities employ the best available technology, are designed with redundant systems to prevent pollution, and are operated in a manner that minimizes litter, noise, and odors. Landfills employ rigorous quality-control and quality-assurance procedures and are scrutinized by perimeter groundwater monitoring wells and gas probes.