Abstract: A durable, economical, easy-to-repair device for elevating liquid through a well in a landfill or other geological site, comprising a casing for channeling liquid having inlet and outlet openings at either end, a removable, valve-containing piston assembly for elevating liquid toward the outlet, and a second, stationary valve. Means are provided to remove the stationary valve along with the piston valve. The device preferably includes an actuator for driving the piston assembly and a liner to protect the casing. Also, a method of installing and using a device for elevating liquid through a well in a landfill or other geological site, comprising the steps of inserting a casing for channeling liquid into the geological site; inserting a stationary valve into the casing; inserting into the casing a removable, valve-containing piston for elevating liquid; and reciprocally raising and lowering the piston to elevate liquid from below the surface of the geological site through the casing toward the surface.