Dive Brief:

• The MoneyGram Soccer Park, constructed on property that previously was a landfill, is now hosting the Dallas Cup tournament, which features elite youth athletes from around the globe.
• The facility, which opened two years ago has 19 fields. The city estimates the soccer tournaments will bring $40 million into the area.
• The city is considering constructing a $19 million soccer-only stadium on the site. Plans are not yet confirmed, but Dallas could potentially use part of a city bond package to fund the expansion project. 

Dive Insight:

With more than 10,000 landfills no longer accepting waste, that frees up a massive amount of land that could be repurposed. Some areas around the US have started repurposing the shuttered sites. An Ohio landfill was transformed into a wildlife habitat after the site was shuttered in 1993; Waste Management currently monitors and maintains the natural area. Plans are under consideration for the Pitkin County landfill to be converted into a garden space. The site, located in Aspen, CO, has the potential to grow plants and vegetables.