Leachate characteristics
For the purpose of the study, leachate samples were collected from an active sanitary landfills and a
closed sanitary landfill. Fresh leachate samples were collected from the inlet point of the leachate
treatment pond. Samples were pretreated with acid preservation prior to the transport to the laboratory for
analysis and toxicity trials. Leachate characteristics were analyzed and determined. The analysis
conducted includes COD, BOD5, TOC, Ammoniacal-nitrogen, TDS, Heavy metals and Oil and Grease