Cedar Road Landfill Gas Utilisation Study

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector Waste
Project value$58,920
Project Type Feasibility Study
Sub Sector Landfill Gas Management
Grant amount$29,460
Program type GMF
Municipality Regional District of Nanaimo, BC
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 170,367
Project timeline 2006 - 2006
Project number 57

Description

The Cedar Road Landfill, a 40-hectare municipal solid waste landfill, has been operating for about 60 years in Nanaimo.It is expected to close in 2005. This study will examine the potential to expand the gas collection system in the short-termto increase the amount of gas recovered and used. The quality and quantity of landfill gas currently being produced andthe potential capacity for future generation will be estimated. The study will include a conceptual design for theexpansion of the gas collection system and options for gas utilization by building on experience from other sites inCanada.

Applicant

Regional District of Nanaimo, BC