Thames Landfill - Site Audit

This paper presents the results of investigations of a Site Audit carried out at the Thames Landfill in 1992. The purpose of the audit was to assess the effects that the existing landfilling operations were having on the environment. This information was intended to serve as a basis for determining the actions and procedures necessary to meet obligations under the Resource Management Act associated with closure of the landfill by 31 March 1993 and/or for possible additional consent applications necessary to continue filling operations after that date. The paper highlights that the final decision on the appropriateness of the use of the site as a disposal facility has been made on non-technical issues.