Engineering BC’s Landfills Since 1995
SHA designs, permits, closes and monitors landfills and transfer stations for municipalities, regional districts and industry across BC, Alberta, Yukon and beyond. The same senior engineers stay with your project from site selection to post-closure.
Trusted by communities across Western Canada
Some of the municipalities and regional districts we have worked for
The Landfill Specialists You Can Count On
“Our design philosophy is to work with nature to develop the best possible environmental control systems while taking full advantage of any natural attributes at the site.”
– Dr. Tony Sperling, FounderProject Map
Select a pin to see the project. From the Fraser Valley to the Klondike and the Caribbean, each site gets an engineered solution to match its ground, climate and regulator.
Recent Project Highlights
Sechelt Landfill Expansion Feasibility Assessment
Sunshine Coast Regional District. With the Sechelt Landfill nearing capacity, SHA assessed potential new landfill sites against the BC Landfill Criteria, evaluated lateral and vertical expansion of the existing site, and prepared a business case comparing vertical expansion with waste export.
New Providence Ecology Park, Bahamas
New Providence Ecology Park Ltd., Nassau. Multiple years of landfill fire control, remediation and operations engineering that helped turn the Harrold Road landfill into the New Providence Ecology Park.
Vancouver Landfill Phase 4 Closure
City of Vancouver, at the Vancouver Landfill in Delta. SHA provided closure design and construction supervision for Phase 4, including a redesign that staged the Phase 4 North closure so filling could continue alongside construction. Four hectares were closed with an engineered cover system in 2022.
Radium Transfer Station Design
Regional District of East Kootenay. Design of the new Radium Hot Springs Transfer Station, opened in July 2025, including its stepped lock-block drop-off wall, plus cost estimating and construction support.
Oliver Landfill Organic Composting Facility
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. SHA provided design and project management for the aerated composting facility at the Oliver Landfill, opened in June 2023, which diverts yard and food waste and is expected to extend the landfill’s life by about 26 per cent.
Whitecourt Landfill Phase 2 Expansion
Whitecourt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority, Alberta. Site investigation and detailed design of a new lined cell, built with a 1,000 mm liner of tested on-site clay and a two-sump leachate collection system, delivered with full specifications and a QA/QC plan for provincial approval.
Squamish Landfill Lateral Expansion
District of Squamish. Concept design for a lateral expansion adding 1.78 million m³ of airspace, about 51 years of local capacity, with traffic, leachate treatment and landfill gas planning.
Bailey Landfill Liner Extension
City of Chilliwack. Design-build extension of the base liner up a steep, wet hillside, regraded from 65% to 40% with interceptor drains, a GCL and HDPE liner, and full-time QA/QC.
Yukon Municipal Landfill Assessments
Association of Yukon Communities. Drone surveys of seven community landfills in eight days, with lifespan analysis, closure designs, cost models and monitoring plans for each.
What We Do
From siting studies to post-closure monitoring, SHA handles every phase of a landfill’s life, with engineers who work only in solid waste.
Landfill Design & Operations
Engineered design from cell layout to liner systems, leachate management, and daily operations plans tailored to your site conditions.
Closure & End Use Plans
Comprehensive closure strategies that meet regulatory requirements and maximize post-closure land value and environmental performance.
Leachate & Wastewater Systems
Custom-designed leachate collection, treatment, and pump station systems for effective contaminant control and regulatory compliance.
Landfill Gas Control & Utilization
Gas extraction, flaring, and energy recovery systems that reduce emissions and can generate revenue from captured methane.
Environmental Assessment & Monitoring
Geochemical studies, groundwater monitoring programs, and environmental assessment reports meeting all provincial requirements.
Landfill Fire Management
Emergency response, risk assessment, suppression planning, and staff training for subsurface and surface landfill fire events.
Site Selection Studies
Multi-criteria siting analysis balancing regulatory, environmental, geotechnical, and community factors to find the best location.
Transfer Station Design
Siting, design, and operations planning for transfer stations that efficiently bridge collection and final disposal logistics.
Geotechnical Engineering
Stability assessments, settlement analysis, and compaction studies ensuring structural integrity throughout the facility lifecycle.
Engineering Design & Construction
Complete tender drawings, specifications, and construction inspection services ensuring the built facility matches the approved design from concept through commissioning.
Tell Us About Your Project
Whether you’re a municipality planning a new landfill or managing an aging facility, our team can help. Fill out the form and we’ll be in touch within 2 business days.
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