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• • 1.2.2 INCREASE IN GAS TO ENERGY CAPACITY With the development of the SDA, it is envisioned that a new landfill gas to energy building will be constructed. Harnessing the methane emissions from decomposing municipal solid waste directly reduces greenhouse gas emissions while generating a renewable green energy. Methane is a very potent greenhouse gas with a relatively short atmospheric life. Because methane is both potent and short lived, reducing methane emissions from MSW landfills is one of the best ways to achieve anear-term beneficial impact in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and potentially mitigating global climate change.l The use of landfill generated gas for power production also indirectly reduces air pollution by offsetting the use of non- renewable resources such as coal, oil, or natural gas to produce the same amount of energy. It also improves the air quality of the surrounding community by reducing landfill odors and destroys most of the non-methane organic compounds that are present at low concentrations in uncontrolled landfill gas. Additionally, the landfill gas project at the ERL creates jobs associated with the design, construction, and operation of the energy recovery system. Engines generate electricity that is sent back to Elk River Community Gas is collected and used to fuel electrical generating engines Waste decomposition creates methane gas Equipment places and compacts waste The layout of the new gas to energy building is envisioned to be larger in size, but somewhat similar in layout to the existing gas to energy building, which is shown in the above photo. r The landfill gas to energy building will be permanent structure, most likely constructed of pre- cast concrete and will utilize on-site septic facilities for sewer and the on-site potable water well, and will require electrical and phone service. 1.2.3 NEW HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY (HHWF) ERL would like to work with the City of Elk River and Sherburne County on plans to place a Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHWF) for drop-off of household hazardous waste materials. The proposed location of a future HHWF is near the existing office building and is shown on the Site Development Plan -Entire Property. The HHWF will be a permanent structure, most likely constructed of pre-cast concrete and will utilize on-site septic facilities for sewer and the on-site potable water well, and will require electrical and phone service. Development of the SDA and this additional structure will provide much needed services to the Elk River community through the implementation of a Household Hazardous Waste Facility for drop-off of recyclables and waste materials. ' Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP). www.epa.gov/Imop/benefits.htm Elk River Landfill SDA ~ ~ BOnll?Sti'00 .,,~Wencl< Section 1-3 Land Use Application ...„„„~,„,,,« Community Generates Waste Waste is taken to Elk River Landfill Waste is weighed and deposited at Elk River Landfill