How Do I Learn More?
To find out more about developing
landfill gas energy projects in your
community and how EPA's
Landfill Methane Outreach Program
can help, contact us:
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U.S. EPA
Climate Change Division
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (6207J)
Washington, DC 20460
Attn: Landfill Methane Outreach Program
Online at:
www.epa.gov/lmop
United States
Environmental Protection
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EPA-430-F-08-028
November 2008
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IN YOUR COMMUNITY
The Power of Your Landfill
id you know that your community's
landfill can be a valuable source of
energy? The gas emitted from your local
landfill is a reliable and renewable fuel
option. Unfortunately, if the landfill gas is
not collected and converted to energy, this
potential community resource will just go
to waste!
What Is Landfill Gas?
Most of the waste we generate ends up
in landfills, where it decomposes and
produces landfill gas. Landfill gas released
into the air smells bad and contributes
to local smog. Additionally, landfill gas is
about 50 percent methane, a potent green-
house gas that contributes to global climate
change. But there is a way to address these
local and global environmental problems.
Good News for Your
Community
Instead of allowing landfill gas to escape
into the air, your community can capture,
convert, and use it as a local energy source.
Landfill gas is one of the few renewable
energy resources that, when used, actually
removes pollution from the air. In addition
to these environmental benefits, using
landfill gas is cost-effective and generates
economic opportunities for your community.
Read on to find out how.
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ommunities across the
United States are energized
by landfill gas energy projects:
Working on a landfill gas-to-energy
project with the students and members of
the Pattonville school district is not only a
great partnership, it is our way of giving
something back to the community.
Mark Ramsey
Landfill Operations Manager
Fred Weber Landfill
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Our community is committed to creating
a healthy environment for its citizens. Using
landfill gas will help us meet our goals of
reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Besides, why would anybody waste such a
valuable resource?
Ron Ballard
Facilities Design & Management Administrator
City of Tucson
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Landfill gas must be burned someplace
and we have big energy demands. The
marriage of the two requirements is
win-win for everyone - UCLA meets
20 percent of its energy needs, and West
Los Angeles gets cleaner air.
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Doug Hisey
Energy Facility Manager
UCLA
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ommunities that turn their landfill gas into energy are enjoying these benefits:
Economic:
Fuel cost savings
Reduced operating expenses
Job creation related to project
Improved economic development near
the landfill
Environmental:
Improved local air quality
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
Community:
Enhanced image as an innovative
community
Responsible community planning
A safer landfill and reduced odors
Energy:
A reliable local fuel source
Less need for polluting fossil fuels
There are many ways to use landfill gas as an energy resource,
Which will help your community realize its power potential?
Electricity generation
Clean-burning fuel for
community vehicle fleets
Use for landfill operations
Sale to natural gas pipelines
Heat for greenhouses
Boiler fuel for schools,
municipal buildings, local
industry, and hospitals
Commonly Asked \
Questions /
Hare other communiies
landfill gas energy
Yes! More than 400 landfills across the United
States are putting their landfill gas to good use.
Contact your local landfill, government, or the
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program
(LMOP) to see what you can do to encourage
project development in your community.
What is LMOP?
LMOP is a voluntary EPA program that helps
communities develop cost-effective landfill
gas energy projects. In addition to working at
the community level, LMOP partners with
utilities, states, the landfill gas industry,
tribes, and trade associations to promote the
use of landfill gas.
How can LMOP help my
community?
LMOP offers the following products and
services, free of charge:
Technical information and software to
assess project options and economics
Assistance locating energy customers,
project partners, and financial support
A network of experts from the landfill gas
industry and local communities that are
available to provide advice on developing
landfill gas energy projects
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