Overview
Fighting Creek Farm Landfill and LFGTE Plant is an operational landfill in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States. It manages solid waste and generates energy from landfill gas.
Fighting Creek Farm Landfill and LFGTE Plant is an operational solid waste management facility located at 22089 US-95 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. As a landfill with landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) capabilities, it serves the local community by managing municipal solid waste while recovering methane for energy production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Landfills of this scale typically employ gas collection systems to capture methane, which is then converted into electricity or heat, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing renewable energy. Fighting Creek Farm Landfill and LFGTE Plant plays a significant role in the region's waste management infrastructure. By generating energy from landfill gas, it contributes to local renewable energy goals and helps mitigate the environmental impact of methane emissions. The facility's location in Kootenai County supports the growing population of Coeur d'Alene and surrounding areas.
Environmental context
Landfills in Idaho, such as Fighting Creek Farm, face environmental considerations including methane leakage from gas collection systems and leachate management to protect groundwater. The facility's LFGTE component helps reduce methane emissions by converting captured gas into energy. Proximity to the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie aquifer, a sole-source aquifer, underscores the importance of proper leachate containment and groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination.
Frequently asked questions
Fighting Creek Farm Landfill and LFGTE Plant is located at 22089 US-95 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, United States.
It is an operational landfill that manages municipal solid waste and captures landfill gas to generate electricity or heat, known as landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE).
Landfill gas, primarily methane, is collected through a network of wells and pipes, then processed and used to fuel engines or turbines that produce electricity, or it can be used directly for heating.
Landfills in the US are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for design and operation, and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions, including requirements for gas collection and control.
Landfill gas contains methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Capturing it for energy reduces emissions and provides renewable energy, while proper leachate management prevents groundwater contamination.
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