The Lockwood Landfill is engineered to protect the air, surface and groundwater and provide a source of green energy to nearby communities. It utilizes state-of-the-art landfill gas and leachate collection systems as well as groundwater monitoring programs to safeguard the environment. In addition, the landfill is maintained to encourage wildlife inhabitants.
Landfill Gas to Energy
Lockwood Landfill is enhancing the environment by providing a source of renewable energy. Through the capture and processing of landfill gas, it is generating enough “green” electricity to power approximately 2,000 homes annually. Landfill gas contains methane gas, a natural by-product of organic waste decay, and a clean-burning fuel for electricity production. In 2012, Lockwood began operating a landfill gas-to-energy facility whereby the captured gas is used to fuel two CAT 3520 engines. These engines generate approximately 3.2 megawatts of electricity. This electricity goes directly into the existing NV Energy electrical grid and is used to meet the power needs of nearby communities. Learn more about WM’s approach to sustainable energy.
View the Landfill Gas-to-Energy Process
View an illustration of the Gas Extraction Well
