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Landfill Gas

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Landfill gas is the mixture of gases produced by the decomposition of organic waste in landfills. It primarily consists of methane and carbon dioxide and can be captured and utilized as an energy source.

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