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The landfill is constructed as a Containment Facility, utilizing the underlying clay materials as the principal barrier. The landfill lining system is augmented with a flexible membrane liner of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) on the base and the sidewalls.  
The landfill is constructed as a Containment Facility, utilizing the underlying clay materials as the principal barrier. The landfill lining system is augmented with a flexible membrane liner of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) on the base and the sidewalls.  


There is [[Landfill Gas]] power generation with electricity export to the National Grid. Installed capacity is 5.05W.<ref>[https://renewablesandchp.ofgem.gov.uk/Public/ReportViewer.aspx? [[Ofgem]] Summary of Installed Capacity]</ref>
There is [[Landfill Gas]] power generation with electricity export to the National Grid. Installed capacity is 3.24MW.<ref>[https://renewablesandchp.ofgem.gov.uk/Public/ReportViewer.aspx? [[Ofgem]] Summary of Installed Capacity]</ref>


Viridor discharge leachate to the local sewerage system which discharges to the adjoining [[Sewage Treatment Works]]. In 2019, it was proposed to install a methane stripping plant to pre-treat the leachate prior to discharge.
Viridor discharge leachate to the local sewerage system which discharges to the adjoining [[Sewage Treatment Works]]. In 2019, it was proposed to install a methane stripping plant to pre-treat the leachate prior to discharge.