| In use since the late 1970s, using landfill gas to generate electricity is one of the most mature and successful green power methods. Landfill gas comes from the natural breakdown of wastes at the site. The gas is collected and piped to the gas-to-energy plants to fuel electric generators. Typically the gas is wasted; in most landfills it’s just burned off to prevent explosions. |
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| How Does It Work? Landfill gas is collected in wells and piped to a processor to remove moisture and other contaminants. The gas is then used to run a turbine that turns an electric generator. |
Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)
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