515 Girvin Road
Jacksonville
FL 32225
East Landfill
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Overview
East Landfill (or Girvin Landfill) is a closed down landfill in Jacksonville, FL. It is used for the sole purpose of recapturing methane gas and using it for energy. Methane gas produced naturally at locally closed landfills and JEA’s wastewater plant is captured and used to generate up to 6.8 MW of energy. In addition, 9.1 MW of power from landfill gas is received through a purchase power agreement from the City of Jacksonville’s Trail Ridge Landfill.
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