Power from landfill

Field, A.

Power from landfill - 1986 - Building Services 8 (11) November 1986 29-30(2) .

Methane gas is generated from decomposing organic content in domestic rubbish, which is placed in landfill sites . The author explores the potential of landfill gas as a source of renewable energy . Reviews experiments with landfill sites in West Germany and notes UK schemes currently in operation.