In 2025, the East Calgary landfill gas system was expanded to include cells 7 and 8. These cells were connected to the landfill gas system and the East Calgary Landfill Gas to Electricity Facility.

This work included installing 16 vertical gas extraction wells across cells 7 and 8.

• Expanded the landfill gas system to include cells 7 and 8
• Installed 16 vertical gas extraction wells
• Connected to the East Calgary Landfill Gas to Electricity Facility

Why landfill gas systems matter

Waste collected at a City landfill is stored in landfill cells. These are engineered areas where waste is placed inside a lined excavation. Landfill cells help manage gases, such as methane and carbon dioxide, and liquid waste called leachate. These by-products can harm the environment and people if not managed properly.

A landfill gas system captures gases so they do not escape into the ground or the air. Pipes collect the gases and move them to a processing building at the landfill. The gas is then flared or burned. This process turns methane into carbon dioxide, which has a lower impact on global warming. The gas can also be used to generate electricity.

Expanding the system in cells 7 and 8

Extending the landfill gas system into cells 7 and 8 allows more gas to be captured at the East Calgary Landfill. This helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions from waste facilities. It also creates renewable energy that can be used on site or sent to the electricity grid.

The project received $1,550,000 from the Centralized Climate Fund. This funding supports capital costs related to climate measures.

This project was supported by the Centralized Climate Fund (CCF). The fund supports City and Civic Partner projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or help lower climate risks.