HVRC's Mid-Hudson Landfill Biofilters Project 

Landfill Project Summary

HVRC secured a $3 million grant to mitigate methane emissions at Mid-Hudson landfills. The project officially got under contract and kicked off on November 1, 2024. The goal of the project is to install biofilters to reduce methane emissions at 14 closed landfills in municipalities in the Mid-Hudson Region. Biofilters are a reliable and cost-effective solution for reducing landfill gas (LFG) emissions by utilizing methanotrophs, specialized bacteria capable of converting landfill methane to less harmful gases. The project also includes an optional solar and battery storage feasibility study component, as well as pollinator plantings.

Project Overview

• Complete a Quality Assurance Project Plan and Quality Management Plan, as required by the EPA.
• Acquire necessary equipment for landfill gas (LFG) measurement and monitoring.
• Conduct landfill evaluations to locate methane vents and conduct baseline testing to estimate LFG emissions volume.
• Design individualized biofilter solutions at participating landfills.
• Implement and monitor biofilter solutions through 2029.
• Optional Component: Price and design landfill solar and battery storage solution, as needed, aimed at repurposing the landfill site for renewable energy generation and economic benefits, with options for ownership or leasing arrangement. The inclusion of native pollinators is also an optional project component.