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Best Practice Guide GlossaryBrowse the glossary alphabetically: LANDFILL GAS Return to list of termsGas generated by the natural degrading and decomposition of municipal solid waste by anaerobic microorganisms in sanitary landfills. The gases produced, carbon dioxide and methane, can be collected by a series of low-level pressure wells and can be processed into a medium Btu gas that can be burned to generate steam or electricity. Source: California Energy Commission |