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ClearRisk assessment of microplastics contamination in soil and leachate from different ages of landfill
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in soils and leachate collection ponds at a landfill site in Thailand, examining how the physical and chemical characteristics of microplastics — including abundance, morphology, size, and polymer type — evolve across landfill sections of different ages. The study found that microplastic properties change significantly with landfill age, highlighting landfills as important sources of environmental microplastic pollution with implications for leachate treatment.
Open dumping site as a point source of microplastics and plastic additives: A case study in Thailand
Researchers characterized an open dumping site in Thailand as a significant point source of both microplastics and plastic additive chemicals in the surrounding environment. They found elevated levels of microplastics and associated contaminants in soil and water samples collected near the dump site. The study highlights that unmanaged waste disposal in developing countries is a major contributor to localized microplastic and chemical pollution.
Characterization of microplastics in soil, leachate and groundwater at a municipal landfill in Rayong Province, Thailand
Microplastics were found in soil, leachate, and groundwater at a municipal landfill in Rayong Province, Thailand, with concentrations and polymer types varying by sample matrix and proximity to the landfill, raising concerns about landfill as a source of MP groundwater contamination.
A study on microplastics pollution and contamination from leachate and soil in open dumpsite in Pathum Thani province, Thailand
Researchers measured microplastic contamination in leachate (liquid that drains through waste) and soil at an open dumpsite in Thailand, finding high levels of plastic particles along with toxic heavy metals and harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates. The results show that open dumpsites are major sources of microplastic and chemical contamination that can enter groundwater and food chains.
Microplastics in Landfill Environments: Distribution, Characteristics, and Risks from Gampong Jawa, Indonesia
Researchers examined microplastic distribution across soil, leachate, river water, and well water surrounding a landfill in Gampong Jawa, Indonesia. They found alarmingly high concentrations in well water (up to 979 particles per liter) and soil (over 23,000 particles per kilogram), with fragments, fibers, and films being the most common types. The study demonstrates that landfills are significant sources of microplastic contamination that can spread to surrounding communities through water and soil pathways.
Prevalence of Microplastics in Coastal Area of Samae San, Thailand and Its Possible Source
Researchers examined microplastic abundance, morphology, and polymer composition across multiple environmental matrices in Samae San, Thailand, including soil near a dumping site, road dust, beach sand, and sediment, finding the highest concentration of 93,734.3 items per kilogram dry weight at the dumping site soil.
Microplastic Contamination in Landfill Leachate and Surface Water: Assessment of Wastewater Treatment Efficiency at the Nonthaburi Waste Management Center, Thailand
A study at a Thai landfill found microplastic concentrations of 174 particles per liter in leachate, with polypropylene as the dominant polymer, and showed that the on-site wastewater treatment system removed about 72% of those particles before discharge. The remaining microplastics in treated effluent and nearby surface water demonstrate that landfills are a significant and ongoing source of plastic particles to aquatic environments even when treatment systems are in place.
Microplastic Abundance and Characteristics in The Soil Around the Jambi Talang Gulo Landfill
Researchers measured microplastic abundance and characterized particle types in soil surrounding the Talang Gulo landfill in Jambi, Indonesia, finding that the high volume of plastic waste at the facility contributes to elevated microplastic contamination in surrounding soils through environmental weathering and fragmentation.
Microplastic pollution in landfill soil: Emerging threats the environmental and public health
Researchers measured microplastic contamination in soil at a landfill near residential areas in Indonesia and found extremely high levels of over 60,000 particles per kilogram. The most common types were fragments of polyethylene, PVC, polystyrene, and polypropylene. The study raises public health concerns because landfills near populated areas can release microplastics into surrounding soil and water, creating exposure pathways for nearby communities.
Microplastic Abundance and Characteristics in The Soil Around the Jambi Talang Gulo Landfill
Researchers measured microplastic abundance and characterized particle types in soil surrounding the Talang Gulo landfill in Jambi, Indonesia, finding elevated microplastic concentrations in areas adjacent to the high-volume waste disposal facility due to fragmentation of plastic debris under environmental weathering.
Spatiotemporal distribution and ecological hazards of microplastic pollution in soil water resources around a wastewater treatment plant and municipal solid waste site
Researchers mapped the spatial and seasonal distribution of microplastics in soil, water, and sediment near a wastewater treatment plant and municipal landfill in northern India. They found elevated microplastic concentrations in leachate and areas immediately surrounding both facilities, with seasonal variations in contamination levels. The study highlights that both wastewater treatment plants and solid waste sites serve as significant local sources of microplastic pollution to surrounding environments.
Identification of microplastics in raw and treated municipal solid waste landfill leachates in Hong Kong, China
Researchers conducted the first study of microplastic contamination in landfill leachate from Hong Kong's major waste facilities. They found microplastics present in both raw and treated leachate, with conventional treatment methods only partially removing them, suggesting that landfills may be an underappreciated pathway for microplastics entering the environment.
Leachate from municipal solid waste landfills: A neglected source of microplastics in the environment
This review identified municipal solid waste landfills as a significant but neglected source of microplastics in the environment, explaining how physical compression, chemical oxidation, and biological decomposition of buried plastics generate microplastics that migrate via leachate into surrounding soils and water.
Informal landfill contributes to the pollution of microplastics in the surrounding environment
Researchers found that an informal landfill in South China was a significant source of microplastic pollution, with up to 103,080 particles per kilogram in refuse and evidence of microplastics leaching into surrounding soil, leachate, and groundwater.
Microplastic contamination and accumulation in municipal solid waste: A global review of sources, pathways, and impacts
This global review examines microplastic contamination in municipal solid waste, covering sources from landfills, sewage sludge, compost, and food waste, and how plastic particles from these land-based waste streams enter soil, groundwater, and eventually the food chain.
Microplastics in Landfill Bodies: Abundance, Spatial Distribution and Effect of Landfill Age
Researchers examined microplastic distribution in landfill refuse across different age sections, finding that older landfill areas contain higher microplastic abundances, demonstrating that plastic waste progressively fragments into microplastics during long-term burial.
Investigation on Microplastics in Soil near Landfills in the Republic of Korea
Researchers found microplastics in soil samples taken near two South Korean landfills, averaging 73–98 particles per kilogram, with polypropylene and polyethylene being the dominant types and fragments being the most common shape. The high proportion of secondary (weathered) microplastics indicates that fragmentation of larger plastic waste is actively occurring at these sites. These findings confirm that landfills are a significant local source of microplastic soil contamination and warrant inclusion in national monitoring programs.
Spatial distribution of microplastic concentration around landfill sites and its potential risk on groundwater
Researchers found microplastic contamination in groundwater near two municipal waste dump sites in South India, with levels ranging from 2 to 80 particles per liter. Nylon was the most common type found, making up 70% of particles, and the contamination was traced back to degrading buried plastic waste. This is concerning because many communities rely on groundwater for drinking, and these findings show landfills can be a direct source of microplastics in drinking water.
Machine learning-driven analysis of soil microplastic distribution in the Bang Pakong Watershed, Thailand
Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze the distribution and influencing factors of soil microplastic contamination in the Bang Pakong Watershed in Thailand. The study identified key environmental and land-use variables that predict microplastic occurrence, providing a data-driven approach for understanding how microplastics distribute across agricultural and urban landscapes.
Microplastics as emergent contaminants in landfill leachate: Source, potential impact and remediation technologies
This review examines how landfills generate microplastics as buried plastic waste gradually degrades from physical, chemical, and biological processes. These microplastics enter the environment through leachate, the contaminated liquid that seeps from landfills into surrounding soil and groundwater. The authors evaluate current remediation technologies and highlight the need for better landfill management to reduce this growing source of microplastic pollution.
Sources of microplastics pollution in the marine environment: Importance of wastewater treatment plant and coastal landfill
This study assessed a coastal municipal wastewater treatment plant and a nearby beach landfill as sources of microplastic pollution in the marine environment, finding both contributed significantly to coastal contamination. The study supports multi-source pollution control strategies for coastal areas where both wastewater infrastructure and solid waste disposal are inadequate.
Microplastics in landfill leachate: Sources, abundance, characteristics, remediation approaches and future perspective
This review examines the sources, abundance, and characteristics of microplastics found in landfill leachate, a difficult-to-treat waste liquid that can carry pollutants into the environment. The authors highlight the urgent need for standardized microplastic analysis methods and more research into cost-effective approaches for removing microplastics from leachate before it reaches waterways.
Microplastics contamination in terrestrial wildlife: the study in carcasses and feces of vertebrate species in western Thailand
Researchers examined microplastic accumulation in terrestrial wildlife carcasses and fecal samples from protected and non-protected areas of western Thailand, finding contamination in multiple species. The presence of microplastics in wildlife from protected areas highlights the inability of conservation boundaries to shield fauna from pervasive plastic pollution.
Overlooked yet critical pathways for microplastics input to soil and groundwater system: Transport mechanisms and simulation predictions in landfill environments
Researchers systematically investigated how microplastics travel through landfill soils into groundwater, examining the effects of particle density, size, polymer type, temperature, and salinity on transport. The study used column experiments and computational modeling to reveal that landfill conditions create overlooked but critical pathways for microplastic contamination of soil and groundwater systems.