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  • To explore the use of methane emission measurements for regulating landfills in England.
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  • Quantified methane emissions from 15 UK biodegradable waste landfills using Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) and tracer gas dispersion.
  • Developed an aerial measurement method for methane emission quantification.
  • Calculated the Methane Collection Index (MCI) as the ratio of methane collection rate to total gas (collection + emission) rates.

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  • Methane Collection Index (MCI) values ranged from 0.28 to 0.90 across surveyed landfills.
  • Modern operational landfills achieved MCI values between 0.64 and 0.90, averaging 0.76.
  • Demonstrated that landfills can effectively collect a high proportion of generated landfill gas.

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  • A proposed regulatory approach using an annual MCI measurement campaign and a set limit (e.g., 0.75) can drive methane emission reductions.
  • Setting achievable but challenging MCI limits can incentivize improved landfill gas management.
  • Implementing MCI-based regulation can significantly reduce the climate impact of landfills.