Assessing Odour Effects at a Landfill

MWH Global was commissioned by the Horowhenua District Council (HDC) to undertake an odour impact assessment for the landfill located in Levin, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.

This study evaluates the potential odour effects that may arise during the operation of the landfill using a variety of methodologies and techniques, which enabled the principal emission sources at the landfill to be identified and assessed.

This study reviews the recent odour complaints record for the site and identifies a number of potential adverse impacts associated with the operation of the landfill. A number of mitigation measures are recommended to reduce the likelihood of further odour nuisance effects arising in the surrounding community.

You can view the condensed version paper titled ‘Assessing Odour Effects at a Landfill’ here

Dr Doug Boddy is a Senior Air Quality Consultant at MWH Global and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Doug is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Chartered Scientist (CSci) with over 13 years’ experience working in the air quality sector, the majority of which has been in multi-disciplinary environmental consultancies in New Zealand, Australia and the UK. Doug is experienced in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects and has undertaken atmospheric dispersion modelling assessments, ambient and indoor air quality monitoring, wind microclimate assessments and environmental management plans for a wide range of public and private sector clients. Doug has also undertaken a number of odour and dust investigations for a wide range of emission sources. Doug holds a PhD from the Energy and Resources Research Institute, University of Leeds, UK.