Lebanon Landfill, PA
AEG, a SOCOTEC Company supported the Cell 7 closure cap construction at Lebanon Landfill in Pennsylvania with field monitoring, moisture-density testing, compaction verification, reporting, and laboratory testing
Key Information
Project Name: Lebanon Landfill
Owner: Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority (GLRA)
Location: Lebanon County, PA
Services Provided: Construction Materials Testing, Geotechnical, Inspections
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The Challenge
Closing a Vital Regional Landfill
Operated by the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority (GLRA), Lebanon Landfill is a state-of-the-art, seven-cell, double-lined landfill complex serving more than 143,000 residents across 25 municipalities in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
As part of its long-term solid waste management strategy, GLRA entered the final stages of Cell 7 closure, marking a significant milestone in the site’s lifecycle.
Closure cap construction is a critical phase designed to address environmental protection, long-term stability, and regulatory compliance.
The work aligns with GLRA’s broader commitment to sustainability, which includes advanced compaction equipment, GPS technology, and progressive land management practices supporting waste diversion and ecological stewardship.
The Solution
Monitoring and Testing Closure Cap Construction
AEG, a SOCOTEC Company provided field technicians and laboratory capabilities to support the closure work and document construction conditions.
Services provided included:
- Soil placement monitoring
- Moisture-density testing
- Daily field reporting, including weather conditions, safety observations, and photographic documentation
- Field compaction testing and reporting to verify compliance with project specifications
- Laboratory testing conducted in AEG’s in-house AASHTO-accredited and USACE-validated testing laboratory, providing high-quality data and reliable results.
AEG, a SOCOTEC Company provided field technicians and laboratory capabilities to support the closure work and document construction conditions.
Services provided included:
- Soil placement monitoring
- Moisture-density testing
- Daily field reporting, including weather conditions, safety observations, and photographic documentation
- Field compaction testing and reporting to verify compliance with project specifications
- Laboratory testing conducted in AEG’s in-house AASHTO-accredited and USACE-validated testing laboratory, providing high-quality data and reliable results.
The Results
Advancing Responsible Landfill Management
AEG, a SOCOTEC Company, supported GLRA’s goal of delivering a safe and environmentally sound closure for one of Pennsylvania’s most progressive landfill facilities.
The Cell 7 milestone also advances GLRA’s long-term solid waste management strategy and reflects its continued focus on responsible management of the Lebanon Landfill throughout the facility’s lifecycle.
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