Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)

LMOP Special Sessions
March 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia

Save the Date! LMOP will host Special Sessions in conjunction with SWANA’s national event in March 2020.
LMOP opens Partner voluntary reporting for 2019
LMOP Partners can now provide data on their LFG energy projects. For more information, see the voluntary reporting page.
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
Learn about RNG sources, end uses, existing projects, benefits, resources and more.

Use a screening tool to estimate the potential impact of landfill gas wellfield adjustments when preparing for an RNG project.
What is landfill gas (LFG)?
Learn the basics about landfill gas, including how it is collected and treated for use as a renewable energy resource.

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Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)

LMOP is a voluntary program that works cooperatively with industry stakeholders and waste officials to reduce or avoid methane emissions from landfills. LMOP encourages the recovery and beneficial use of biogas generated from organic municipal solid waste. Learn more about LMOP.

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National Map of LFG Energy Projects

Landfills in 48 states and 1 U.S. territory provide LFG for producing electricity, heat, pipeline-quality gas or vehicle fuel. The interactive map below shows the locations of all currently operational LFG energy projects in the United States. View a larger version to access the map's full functionality.

Electricity Direct Use RNG - pipeline injection RNG - local use