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Photo collage of landfill gas collection systems, landfill methane utilization options (i.e., greenhouses, electricity), and the LMOP logoCherokee Brick & Tile LFG Energy Kiln Project

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LocationMacon, Georgia
End User(s)Cherokee Brick & Tile
Sector(s)Brick
Landfill(s)Macon Landfill
Landfill Size3.5 million tons waste-in-place
Project TypeDirect Thermal (brick kilns)
Project Size903 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm)
Environmental BenefitsCarbon sequestered annually by 2,600 acres of pine or fir forests, annual greenhouse gas emissions from 2,100 passenger vehicles, or carbon dioxide emissions from 26,200 barrels of oil consumed. Annual energy savings equate to heating 2,900 homes. Estimated emissions reductions of 0.0031 million metric tons of carbon equivalents.
LMOP Partners InvolvedCherokee Brick & Tile

Last Updated: 8/18/2008


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