Leachate

More than 870 million gallons of treated water from Republic’s landfills are returned to the nation’s watersheds each year.

Water that is present in landfills must be captured and then handled in a responsible manner. Our collection systems collect and process water to ensure that landfills have a minimum impact on watershed regeneration.

Returning precious water back to a community’s watershed is an important component of Republic’s operational excellence. Properly managed wastewater systems, such as those found at Republic landfills, play an important role in protecting local water quality. Depending upon the landfill site, a variety of treatment methods may be deployed to manage collected leachate.