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Landfill operators are under increasing pressure to control methane emissions, protect their communities, and stay ahead of tightening regulations. While compliance-based emissions studies remain mandatory, many forward-thinking operators are now conducting non-compliance landfill emissions studies  to gain deeper insight, reduce risk, and improve system performance— before compliance inspections . Below are ten compelling reasons why non-compliance emissions studies are becoming a best...

Methane monitoring requirements for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills are tightening under federal and state enforcement. Operators are increasingly faced with the decision: stick with EPA Method 21, switch to OTM-51, or add drone-based emissions studies (non-compliance) for proactive insights. Each path has advantages and trade-offs , and the wrong choice—or poor execution—can expose landfills to fines, consent orders, and costly corrective actions. Method 21: The Traditional Approach...

– Quantitative Concentration Measurement versus Emissions Rate Estimates Figure 1.  Methane monitoring technologies include satellite,...