Landfills are a major source of global methane emission
2030 GHG reduction target:
Canada has committed to reducing emissions by approximately 40–45% below 2005 levels by 2030 under its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement.
Landfill methane: anaerobic decomposition
kg CH4 / 1,000 kg
organic waste (170 m3 CH4/mt)
▪ Landfill methane: anaerobic decomposition ▪ 85.92 kg CH4 / 1,000 kg dry organic waste (120 m3 CH4/mt)
Separated into a wet and dry organic waste stream
200% thermal load for heating camp water
Organics 2,875 tonnes/year
Paper/Cardboard 3,000 tonnes/year
≈ 6.1 million BTU per hour (continuous average over 1 year)
