Checklist-Based Framework for Implementation of Landfill Mining Projects in India
摘要
This chapter presents a comprehensive checklist-based framework to guide the implementation of landfill mining projects in India, with due consideration of the unique conditions prevalent in Indian dumpsites. Unlike traditional practices in developed nations, landfill mining in India — commonly termed as “biomining” — has rapidly evolved into a mechanized excavate-and-segregate operation due to the significantly degraded organic content of legacy waste. Drawing from field experience accrued between 2018 and 2025, this chapter outlines critical components across six domains: (1) site conditions and waste characterization, (2) planning and design, (3) operational strategies, (4) safety provisions, (5) offsite reuse and environmental safeguards, and (6) post-mining land use and remediation. Each component is supplemented by a structured checklist that integrates spatial and subsurface profiling, equipment logistics, product reuse strategies, and stabilization needs. The framework accommodates the heterogeneity of Indian dumps — ranging from above-ground mounds to deep valley fills — and promotes adaptive planning through phased execution and real-time revisions. Emphasis is placed on ensuring geotechnical stability, emission control, and protective reuse protocols to safeguard environmental and public health. The proposed framework serves as a pragmatic tool for planners, engineers, and regulators to facilitate scientifically grounded, cost-effective, and environmentally sound reclamation of legacy municipal solid waste dumpsites.