There are many potential environmental problems associated with the land filling of waste. These problems are often longterm and include possible contamination of the groundwater and surface water regimes, the generation of odour, noise and visual nuisances. A good design of a landfill site will prevent, or reduce as far as possible, negative effects on the environment, as well as the risks to human health arising from the land filling of waste. The design process was thus mainly consistent with the need to protect the environment and human health, and not much on any conclusion reached on findings of an environmental assessment; or environmental monitoring results; or risk assessment or on the geology and hydrogeology of the site investigations. However, the designers adopted methods, standards and operational systems based on current waste management practices and best available management techniques guided by prevailing circumstances in the Mudumu Landscape. The fundamental objective behind the design and the waste management plan was that of sustainability. It was therefore implicit that landfill development and operation (which are intrinsically linked) is reflected in the design approach. This report outlines the design objectives and considerations that need to be taken into account in the design of a landfill. Management systems for the control of leachate and groundwater as well as the operations and maintenance are discussed.