Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)

Creating Vehicle Fuel from Landfill Gas
Read about the benefits of and incentives for using landfill gas as vehicle fuel in this new fact sheet.
Example Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Considering issuing an RFP for an LFG energy project? LMOP provides several examples as a resource to stakeholders.
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.

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