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Why is solid waste compacted in a modern landfill?
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The bottom of a modern landfill is typically lined with compacted clay dense enough to prevent liquids from penetrating it.
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To decrease air space trash is compacted. Compaction is done with heavy equipment such as bulldozers and graders, which roll over the mounds several times. As each cell is completed, it is covered with soil and compacted.

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