A short drive south of downtown Detroit is the Riverview Land Preserve, an approximately 400-acre solid waste landfill opened in 1968 that presently receives around 2,500 tons of trash a day. It’s a dynamic site with private homes, public spaces and local waterways all in close proximity. Consider its geography: Residential neighborhoods are immediately adjacent […]
Daily cover in a solid waste landfill is a capital-intensive operation. Generally, at a minimum, three large pieces of equipment are required: a backhoe, a bulldozer and a dump truck. What if one of those breaks down unexpectedly? And what if replacement is the only solution? Is there room in your CapEx budget to buy […]
