Advanced odour and gas control at the Valdemingómez landfil

The deployment of the monitoring network has changed how environmental management is handled at the landfill:

• Continuous and representative monitoring: It overcomes the limitations of one-off campaigns, providing a complete characterisation of emission behaviour over time.
• High data reliability: Calibrated sensors provide comparable and consistent data, suitable for operational monitoring and reporting support.
• Identification of emission hotspots: The spatial resolution of the network makes it possible to locate areas with higher emissions and act more precisely, making better use of resources.
• Advanced odour management: Continuous monitoring of odorous gases helps anticipate episodes, analyse their origin and reduce their impact on the surrounding area.
• Improved regulatory compliance: The availability of traceable data supports report generation and justification before regulatory authorities.
• Operational optimisation: Correlating air quality data with internal processes makes it possible to adjust mitigation strategies and improve overall performance.
• Greater transparency: Access to objective and continuous information improves relations with public authorities and nearby communities.

This project shows that a well-designed monitoring network makes it possible to move from a reactive approach to one based on data, anticipation and real control of emissions.

In complex environments such as landfills, where odours are one of the main sources of social conflict, having continuous and actionable information is critical to:

• Reduce impact on the surrounding area
• Improve decision-making
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Optimise operations