The problems associated with landfills, even with those that are clay-lined, include high water table, groundwater contamination and gas migration. High percentages of organics and plastics have led to breakouts of fire due to methane gas generation.
The increase in the population has forced people to settle near the dumping grounds. This has led to the twin problems of people living in unhealthy conditions and protesting for the closure of the dumping grounds due to the health hazards.
