More than 550 landfills in the United States now use biogas to

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Biogas produced by decomposition of organic waste in landfills can be captured and used to generate electricity and heat homes. This process not only produces energy, but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps manage waste. Biogas cannot be used to produce gasoline and oil products, nor to grow commercially raised plants. It can, however, promote the decomposition of wastes buried in landfills, but this is not its main purpose.

More Than 550 Landfills in the United States Now Use