The reduction of atmospheric pollution with methane is the goal of SIA Getliņi EKO. During the waste disintegration process, gas from waste is created which contains around 50% methane. The release of methane into the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and responsible for global climate changes. By incinerating gas from waste, it is possible to significantly reduce the creation of the so-called ‘greenhouse effect’. The gas collected at the new Getliņi EKO waste disposal site will be incinerated and also utilised for the production of electricity in an environmentally friendly manner thus ensuring the future funding of Getliņi EKO.
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To eradicate the causes of water pollution and to perform the purification thereof is the goal of the Getliņi EKO modern waste disposal site. When it’s raining, water seeps through layers of waste and as a consequence becomes polluted prior to later entering surface waters and groundwater horizons. The pollution slowly relocates in the direction of the Daugava. Over time, pollution can also affect drinking water horizons. Hydrological barriers and surface drainage system are planned at the Getliņi EKO waste disposal site along with the construction of water purification equipment, in order to purify polluted waters prior to their discharge into the Daugava.
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To eradicate the causes of further environmental pollution and to modernise the Getliņu refuse site in accordance with international refuse site standards is the goal of the Getliņi EKO project. During the course of one year, the Latvian population produces almost 600,000 tonnes of waste. At the refuse site, this waste pollutes both the atmosphere and groundwater. By transforming the refuse site into a modern waste disposal site, causes of further environmental pollution will be eradicated – there will be a reduction in atmospheric, surface and groundwater pollution and the waste storage system will be set in order.
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