Selection of Potential Landfill Sites for Ellis County, Kansas Utilizing the Geographic Information System Idrisi

Author

Theron M. Barton, Fort Hays State University

Department

Geosciences

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

With the continuous dumping of solid waste, the current Ellis County, Kansas landfill is expected to be filled within the next five years. In addition, Ellis County must select a landfill type by September of 1993 in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Guidelines or opt to haul its waste to other out-of-county facilities. Therefore, it is imperative that new sites be selected to assist the county in its decision process. One method of locating and evaluating potential landfill sites is with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Keywords

Fills (Earthwork), Geology, Sanitary landfills, Evaluation, Ellis County (Kan.), United States. Environmental Protection Agency

Advisor

Dr. Kenneth Neuhauser

Date of Award

Summer 1993

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/VERZ7185

Recommended Citation

Barton, Theron M., "Selection of Potential Landfill Sites for Ellis County, Kansas Utilizing the Geographic Information System Idrisi" (1993). Master's Theses. 2381.
DOI: 10.58809/VERZ7185
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2381

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