Lynsey Miller
Lynsey Miller is a Journalism major with a minor in Sports Management. She has a Certificate of News Literacy.
If Athens’ Landfill Turns Methane Gas Into Energy, Why Compost?
Sustainability
October 13, 2026
If Athens’ Landfill Turns Methane Gas Into Energy, Why Compost?
Beneath mounds of waste at the Athens-Clarke County Landfill, dozens of wells drilled into the ground collect energy from the methane gas created by decomposing organic waste. The gas is filtered through pipes to a small plant on landfill property where it is converted into usable energy. Plant operator Corey…