CHA Shares at Federation of New York Solid Waste Associations' Conference and Trade Show

Posted May 18, 2017

Federation of New York Solid Waste Associations' Conference and Trade Show

May 21-24, 2017

The Sagamore in Bolton Landing, New York

Join CHA’s solid waste and recycling professionals as they participate in the technical programs or meet them at our booth. 

Minimize Environmental Risks at Booth #507

Meet Chris Burns, Tara Riggs and Jason Gorman to discuss creative solutions to minimize environmental, health and safety risks. CHA’s experts will share how they investigate issues, design cleanup solutions, and comply with state and federal regulations.  

Start the Week with a Tale of Leachate Management

Innovative Approach to Design and Testing of Groundwater/Leachate Collection Trench at Unlined Landfill Yields Significant Cost Savings

Date: Monday, May 22 | Time: 10:45 am – 12:15 pm

Christopher Burns, Ph.D., P.G. will describe the technical aspects and energy and cost savings tied to the design and construction of a passive groundwater/leachate collection trench system and an on?site pretreatment plant at an old unlined landfill in Central New York. He’ll discuss the decisions and advantages that led to $2.65 million in project savings.