How GPS machine guidance can optimise your landfill operations

Andrew Granger is the business manager for mining, solar and landfill solutions at Aptella. Here, he outlines the key benefits to implementing GPS machine guidance on landfill sites. As the population grows, so too does the demand for waste management facilities. The pressure is on our industry to ensure landfill management is as efficient and productive as possible, maximising every potential to save on space, time, and resources. Accurate and optimised compaction is critical to delivering on these goals. Are you using GPS to manage your compaction? Poor compaction exposes a landfill site to numerous risks, including inefficient airspace use, greater settlement, and shortened cell life, all leading to lost time and money. Relying solely on an operator’s