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Landfill leachate treatment

Heartland provides holistic, on-site solutions to reduce leachate volume, simplify residual management, and facilitate regulatory compliance.

Leachate management that puts you back in control

Leachate isn’t just another waste stream. It changes daily with rainfall, temperature, and waste makeup. Without a proactive leachate management strategy, landfill operators face rising costs, unpredictable volumes, and tighter scrutiny from regulators.

When facilities rely on external hauling or POTW capacity, they give up control. Disposal routes can disappear overnight. POTWs may refuse to accept leachate, leaving no outlet for disposal. Delays, cost spikes, and hauling constraints become everyday risks. Heartland gives that control back.

We help you stay ahead of leachate level fluctuations and compliance pressures with a solution designed to fit the rhythm of landfill operation—not work against it.

On-site life of the landfill leachate solution

An estimated 16 billion gallons of landfill leachate are generated annually in the US, with 62% of landfills disposing of leachate at POTWs (Publicly Owned Treatment Works). As regulatory pressures rise and POTWs cut off leachate, Heartland offers a complete on-site landfill leachate treatment solution. Our proven approach reduces volume, eliminates off-site treatment, eases cost burdens and regulatory pressures, and minimizes uncertainty for landfill operations.

Leachate solutions that work

Heartland’s proven solution for landfill operators ensures reliable, sustainable treatment designed to meet stringent environmental standards through innovative technology. Successfully applied across numerous sites, the technology delivers high performance under a wide range of operating conditions.
  • billion+ gallons
    treated
  • trucks
    off the road
  • + million tons
    of CO2 avoided

Cut leachate costs without cutting corners

Most landfills underestimate the full cost of off-site leachate treatment. Hauling fees, rising tipping rates, emergency transport, and labor hours add up fast. These hidden costs increase the total waste management burden and strain operational resources.

Heartland’s on-site systems reduce the total volume of treated leachate by over 95%. This sharp reduction cuts thousands in recurring costs each month. By shrinking the leachate generation footprint, landfills streamline their waste treatment approach while protecting long-term sustainability.

With a long-term, fixed pricing model, we eliminate budget surprises. Forecasting becomes easier, and your team can plan confidently without scrambling to cover fluctuating costs.

Heartland’s robust, adaptable process

Effective removal and secure containment of PFAS in leachate concentrate for on-site disposal.

  • Flexible Delivery Offering
    Efficient and convenient solutions tailored to specific operational requirements.
  • Full-Service Solution
    A complete offering from assessment and design to implementation and ongoing support.
  • Minimize Regulatory Risk
    Ensure compliance with regulations, reducing risk and providing peace of mind.
  • Established Disposal Certainty
    Predictable, transparent pricing with long-term disposal solutions to avoid unexpected costs.
  • Assured PFAS Separation
    Effective removal and secure containment of PFAS in leachate concentrate for on-site disposal.

Built for today’s leachate—not last decade’s

Landfill leachate has changed. Modern leachate contains PFAS, VOCs, ammonia, and other emerging contaminants that traditional leachate treatment technologies can’t handle effectively.

Heartland offers leachate treatment technology for what landfills face now. Our systems deliver proven performance against high-strength waste streams and provide secure containment for concentrated PFAS. Landfill gas, weather impacts, and evolving permit conditions all factor into how we engineer treatment technologies that stay ahead of regulatory curves.

When regulators demand more, legacy systems can’t adapt fast enough. Heartland’s advanced leachate treatment systems meet today’s standards with scalable, modular solutions. We also align our systems with broader wastewater treatment strategies, helping facilities manage leachate and other complex liquid waste streams on-site.

Custom leachate systems that fit your site and your budget

Every municipal landfill leachate site brings unique challenges, including limited space, unpredictable flows, and restricted capex budgets. Heartland addresses all of them.

We don’t sell boxed solutions. Our modular designs scale to your footprint and integrate with existing leachate collection systems. The Evaporation-as-a-Service model shifts costs from capital expenditure to manageable operational spending.

Heartland’s team of leachate management specialists handles everything: site assessment, system design, installation, and continuous optimization. Whether you manage solid waste at a regional facility or handle municipal solid waste for a county landfill, we tailor your system to reduce environmental pollution control risks and keep your leachate treatment running reliably.

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The future of waste is here

Join Heartland in transforming waste through sustainable solutions. Reach out today.