Methane Burners at Landfills Dont Just Burn Methane

Methane Burners -Better ManagementPractices in the Making

byJoey Mason

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Save Our Raptors

Target:

Landfill Operators Across the United States of America

Sponsoredby: Stella MillerPresident, Huntington Audubon Society

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/save-our-raptors

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MA DEP Definition of Air Pollution

The presence in the ambient air space of one or more air contaminants or combinations thereof in such concentrations and of such duration as to Cause a nuisance Be injurious or potentially injurious to human or animal life, to vegetation, or to property Unreasonably interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property or the conduct of business

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Why Landfills ?

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Why Landfills ? Prey Available

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Why Landfills ? Prey Available Open habitat can be seen for miles

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Why Landfills ? Prey Available Open habitat can be seen for miles First to thaw if snow covered

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736 Massachusetts LandfillsInactive 712

Active 24 Public Knowledge

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Visit LandfillsWent to 22 Different LocationsLearned about the FlaresCandlestickActive (11)Passive (2)Enclosed (9)3. Possible Solutions

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Mass. Methane Burners24 at Inactive Landfills (65%)

13 at Active Landfills (35%)

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Mass. Methane to Energy 15 are producing energy 6 at Inactive 9 at Active

4 turned Off, but still burning

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What is Next?

State Permitting Agencies

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What is Next?

State Permitting Agencies Document Numbers Affected

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What is Next?

State Permitting Agencies Document Numbers Affected Available Consulting services

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What is Next?

State Permitting Agencies Document Numbers Affected Available Consulting services Better Management Practices

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What is Next?

State Permitting Agencies Document Numbers Affected Available Consulting services Better Management Practices Grants to Retrofit

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Acknowledgements:

Eastern Mass Hawk WatchRichard E. HarnessStephanie SchmidtThe Many Cooperative Landfill Employees

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PLEASE RECYCLE !

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