2007•Journal of Scientific & Industrial ResearchOpen access

Methane emission in landfill gas at two closed waste disposal sites in Istanbul, Turkey

H. Kurtuluş Özcan, Semih Nemlioğlu, Göksel Demir, Emine Elmaslar Özbaş, Mehmet Borat

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In this study, methane emission was measured using micro gas chromatographic methods in Hasdal and Yakacik sanitary landfill areas in Istanbul city. Methane levels were found as 21.76-36.90% in Hasdal and 13.52-51.78% in Yakacik. Methane effects on environmental and public health were discussed.

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Key concepts: Methane, Methane gas, Landfill gas, Waste management, Environmental science, Municipal solid waste, Methane emissions, Environmental engineering