ASTM D6826-05

Standard Specification for Sprayed Slurries, Foams and Indigenous Materials Used As Alternative Daily Cover for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

ABSTRACT
This specification defines procedures for determining the performance of certain landfill daily cover materials such as sprayed slurries, foams, and indigenous materials generally described as an alternative daily cover (ADC) for municipal solid waste landfills. It is not applicable to other types of landfills and to geosynthetics used as an ADC. It addresses the evaluation of an ADC and its ability to control fires and odors and whether or not the cover contains materials that present a threat to human health and the environment. Materials shall be tested at accredited laboratories to determine the physical properties such as potential for fire production, water vapor permeance, toxicity, and leaching potential. The control of disease vectors and blowing litter shall be evaluated by observation while scavenging shall be controlled by security procedures and other operating practices.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification defines procedures for determining the performance of certain landfill daily cover materials generally described as an alternative daily cover (ADC). This specification applies only to slurries that are sprayed, foams that are spray applied, or indigenous materials that are placed onto the working face of a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF) unit as a cover. It is not applicable to other types of landfills. It does not apply to geosynthetics used as an ADC.
1.2 This standard addresses the evaluation of an ADC and its ability to control fires and odors and whether or not the cover contains materials that present a threat to human health and the environment. The control of disease vectors and blowing litter can be evaluated by observation, and scavenging is controlled by security procedures and other operating practices.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2005
• ICS: 13.030.10 - Solid wastes
• ICS: 83.140.01 - Rubber and plastics products in general
• Technical Committee: D35 - Geosynthetics
• Drafting Committee: D35.03 - Permeability and Filtration

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6826-02a - Standard Specification for Sprayed Slurries, Foams and Indigenous Materials Used As Alternative Daily Cover for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM D6826-05(2009) - Standard Specification for Sprayed Slurries, Foams and Indigenous Materials Used As Alternative Daily Cover for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6826 – 05
Standard Specification for
Sprayed Slurries, Foams and Indigenous Materials Used As
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Alternative Daily Cover for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6826; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
Materials
1.1 This specification defines procedures for determining
G40 Terminology Relating to Wear and Erosion
the performance of certain landfill daily cover materials
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2.2 Other Documents:
generally described as an alternative daily cover (ADC). This
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regulations, Re-
specification applies only to slurries that are sprayed, foams
source Conservation and Recovery Act, Subtitle D, Code
that are spray applied, or indigenous materials that are placed
of Federal Regulations, Protection of the Environment,
onto the working face of a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Title 40, Part 258, Subpart CB Operating Criteria, Section
(MSWLF) unit as a cover. It is not applicable to other types of
258.21 Cover Material Requirements, pp. 393-94, revised
landfills. It does not apply to geosynthetics used as an ADC.
as of July 1, 1995
1.2 This standard addresses the evaluation of an ADC and
EPA Method 1311 Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Proce-
its ability to control fires and odors and whether or not the
dure
cover contains materials that present a threat to human health
EPA Method 1312 Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Proce-
and the environment. The control of disease vectors and
dure
blowing litter can be evaluated by observation, and scavenging
EPA Publication SW-846
is controlled by security procedures and other operating
EPA Method 8260
practices.
EPA Method 8270
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of some terms used in this
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
specification, refer to Terminology G40.
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.1 daily cover, n—6 in. (152.4 mm) of earthen material
2 that is spread and compacted on the top and side slopes of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
compacted solid waste, at least at the end of each operating
D4982 Test Methods for Flammability Potential Screening
day, whichsatisfiestheU.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency,
Analysis of Waste
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Subtitle D.
D6523 Guide for Evaluation and Selection of Alternative
3.2.1.1 alternative daily cover material, n—a substance or
Daily Covers (ADCs) for Sanitary Landfills
material other than 6 inches (152.4 mm) of earthen material,
used for daily cover, which satisfies the U.S. Environmental
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on
Protection Agency, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,
Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.03 on Perme-
Subtitle D, performance standards for an ADC (see Guide
ability and Filtration.
D6523).
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2005.PublishedJuly2005.Originallyapproved
3.2.2 foam, n—a synthetic material sprayed and combined
in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D6826–02a. DOI: 10.1520/
D6826-05.
with air to form closed cell air pockets (see Guide D6523).
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3.2.3 indigenous, adj—native to a particular region (see hydro seeding equipment.The slurries are allowed to harden to
Guide D6523). form a crust or shell over the working face.
3.2.4 leachate, n—contaminated water resulting from the
5.3 Indigenous Materials—Indigenous ADCs consist of
combination of waste with precipitation (see Guide D6523). various types of locally available waste products (for example,
3.2.5 municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) unit, n—a
sludges, ash, contaminated soils, shredded tires, shredded
regulated disposal site for the deposition of commercial and green waste
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