Haines Sanitation landfill is addressing a recurring issue of water mixing with waste by constructing three drainage control structures.

“For many years the landfill has had this spring-like phenomena occur, where puddles of water form in the landfill, causing water to mix with waste,” said Burl Sheldon, a consultant working for the company. “It’s a regulatory concern that the company has been able to address due to these drains.”

Started in November, the project includes…