Sandy Hollow's Landfill – Now with Less Sand

The Barrie Examiner (Ontario, Canada) reports that a $4.5 million investment in the Sandy Hollow Landfill is helping extend the landfill’s capacity until 2024. The old system involved considerable sand separation layers. The new system involves removing excessive sand, better compaction, modern lining and monitoring technologies, and more efficient daily cover layers. The overall 9-year plan will cost around $44 million and will be a much-welcomed addition to the region’s waste management plan.