Controlled dumps
Controlled dumps are disposal sites which comply with most of the requirements for a
sanitary landfill but usually have one deficiency. They may have a planned capacity but
no cell planning, there may be partial leachate management, partial or no gas
management, regular cover, compaction in some cases, basic record keeping and they are
fenced or enclosed. These dumps have a reduced risk of environmental contamination,
the initial costs are low and the operational costs are moderate. While there is controlled
access and use, they are still accessible by scavengers and so there is some recovery of
materials through this practice.