How Can Centralised Weather and Air Quality Data Transform Landfill Oversight?

The Challenges of Fragmented Air Quality Data at Landfills 

Data silos can create an incomplete and fragmented picture of landfill operations, making it challenging to identify long-term trends, validate public complaints, or make informed, data-driven decisions. When air quality data sources are disconnected, they lead to inconsistent and unreliable reporting, which hinders effective oversight and management of landfill processes. This fragmentation can significantly delay responses to complaints related to odour and emissions, making it complicated to comply with stringent environmental regulations and putting a strain on community relations. Unresolved issues may escalate into more significant problems, negatively impacting the landfill's standing with local residents, environmental groups, and regulatory authorities.  

Without unified weather and air quality data at landfills, operators spend most of their time and resources locating, interpreting, or manually compiling data from multiple sources. This inefficiency often translates into higher operational costs and slower response times, ultimately affecting the landfill's overall performance and reputation. Implementing a cohesive data strategy is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and fostering positive community engagement. 

Benefits of Centralising Weather and Air Quality Data with Envirosuite’s Environmental Intelligence Platform 

Envirosuite's platform offers a unified view of landfill operations by centralising essential data streams. It compiles real-time insights on odour, air quality, weather and emission sources into an intuitive dashboard. This integration allows operators to gain a holistic understanding of their operations. As a result, it facilitates more informed decision-making. 

The platform provides landfill operators with the ability to receive smart alerts, significantly improving response times to potential issues to address problems quickly and efficiently. By taking a proactive approach, potential issues can be dealt with before they escalate into larger problems. This ensures that operations run smoothly, minimising disruptions and maintaining overall efficiency. 

The image above shows real-time air quality data with alerting at a landfill. 

 
When landfill operators have a comprehensive overview of site conditions, they can make better decisions. Understanding the full scope of how their activities generate emissions allows for adjustments to mitigation strategies.  

Regulatory compliance can also be supported more effectively with centralised air quality data to simplify the generation of reliable reports. Envirosuite's platform offers documented proof of compliance when necessary. As a result, the landfill's ability to meet regulatory requirements is significantly strengthened. 

The image above shows how reverse trajectory weather modelling of odour events can assist with community odour events.  

Easily understood air quality data can be used to build trust within the community when an odor event occurs. This proactive approach not only resolves issues promptly but also strengthens the relationship between landfills and the communities they serve. 

Case Example: How Envirosuite Helps a Landfill Site 

How South Wake County Landfill Works with their Community over Air Quality Data 

Located in North Carolina, South Wake County Landfill faced increasing odour complaints due to rapid urbanisation. In 2019, they received over 324 complaints monthly with limited understanding of their origin. Despite deploying odour abatement measures, changing weather conditions frequently exacerbated the issue. 

In May 2020, South Wake Landfill adopted Envirosuite's Omnis platform. They established a comprehensive odour monitoring network and implemented a centralised process for managing complaints. With real-time data and reverse trajectory modelling, they could swiftly verify the validity of complaints and respond accordingly. 

Two months into using the platform, complaints surged as residents found an effective communication channel. However, by October, valid complaints had dropped to 100 a month. The landfill optimised resources for real events, demonstrating reduced responsibility for many complaints. 

By May 2022, valid complaints had decreased significantly from 400 to 65 a month. South Wake Landfill maintained a social licence to operate, improving community relations and demonstrating operational compliance. Dive into the full case study here! 

Book a Demo Today to see How Weather and Air Quality Data Can Help Your Landfill 

Centralising weather and air quality data with Envirosuite transforms landfill operations by increasing efficiency, improving compliance, and enhancing public trust. For landfill operators looking to elevate their site’s environmental oversight, Envirosuite’s platform offers a robust solution with proven results. 

Explore Envirosuite’s platform today to see how your landfill can benefit from centralised data. Book a demo or consultation with one of our experts to learn more.