HVRC's 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. In the Project’s first phase, HVRC will be completing a data quality assurance and management plan for the EPA and hiring an Environmental Scientist to assist in emissions measuring and monitoring. The project also includes an optional solar and battery storage feasibility study component, as well as pollinator plantings.

Overview

• Landfill evaluation and testing to estimate emissions volume and locate methane vents to determine potential for greenhouse gas reductions. This step is required to determine biofilter placement.
• Design, implementation and monitoring of a biofilter solution including methanotrophs, a unique type of bacteria capable of converting landfill methane to less harmful gases. This solution is proven and cost-effective method of significantly lowering GHG emissions from landfills.
• Pricing and design of landfill solar solution aimed at repurposing the site for renewable energy generation and economic benefits, with options for ownership or leasing arrangement. Battery storage and native pollinator plantings may be included in some landfill solutions.