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Machine Control for Landfills

Machine Control

Extend the Life of Any Landfill

Carlson LandfillGrade delivers precision, efficiency, and control to modern landfill operations. Using GPS-powered machine guidance, LandfillGrade helps operators optimize airspace usage, improve compaction accuracy, and significantly reduce the risk of landfill leachate.

By maximizing compaction and enabling machines to reach optimal density in less time, Carlson LandfillGrade saves both time and resources. Supervisors and operators can track compaction performance in real time using color mapping based on pass counts or vertical deflection, ensuring consistent results across the site.

As part of Carlson’s complete landfill solution, LandfillGrade integrates with Carlson Command to provide real-time visibility, productivity analysis, and reporting from anywhere.

Key Features

  • Eliminate overfill of outer design slopes
  • Accurately record material placement
  • Mark avoidance zones such as gas wells and hazardous material areas
  • View daily density calculations using scale house weight and imports
  • Monitor forward and reverse compaction
  • Remotely monitor machines and material placement
  • Activate historical playback for machines and material placement
  • Collect and stake points

Integration with Carlson Command

Carlson LandfillGrade integrates with Carlson Command, Carlson’s complete monitoring and data management platform for machine control. Command transmits data between machines and the office in real time, giving site managers full oversight and visibility.

Integration capabilities include:

  • Viewing actual machine positions
  • Improved safety, productivity, and reporting
  • Monitoring cut and fill activity and elevation progression
  • Remote access to machines with messaging capabilities
  • Offline data storage for post-analysis when connectivity is unavailable

Complete Landfill Management

  • Supports manned or machine-based operations
  • Eliminates unnecessary passes
  • Reaches optimal density in less time
  • Provides real-time operator grade guidance
  • Delivers real-time machine positioning across the site
  • Enables stakeless grading workflows
  • Manages leachate through accurate slope design and water runoff control

How it fits into your workflow

Use Machine Control for Landfills to improve compaction efficiency, extend landfill life, and maintain compliance with operational and environmental requirements. The system integrates seamlessly into landfill management workflows, providing real-time insight and control for both field operators and office teams.

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