The U.S. Landfill Protocol addresses GHG emission reductions associated with installing a landfill gas collection and destruction system at landfill operations located in the United States.
The US Landfill Protocol Version 6.0 is labeled with the ICVCM CCP Logo. This indicates that the applicable methodology has been assessed and approved as being in adherence to the CCP Assessment Framework.
| Current Protocol Version(s) Available for Project Submittal | Adoption Date | Notes and Supporting Documents |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Landfill Protocol Version 6.0 | June 8, 2022 | Errata and Clarifications to U.S. Landfill Protocol Version 6.0 (April 13, 2023) |
Project Registration Documents
| Document | Description | Required Phase | Privilege |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Landfill Project Submittal Form | A proposal to undertake a landfill gas capture and destruction project within the U.S. | Project Submittal | Public |
| Pre-Existing Landfill System Diagram | A pre-existing landfill system diagram is only required if there is a pre-existing, active landfill gas collection and destruction system at the project site. | Project Submittal | Public |
| Landfill Project Data Report | The purpose of this document is to assist project developers in identifying high areas of risk, highlight important aspects of the protocol, and facilitate verification. | Registration | Private |
| Project System Diagram | A project diagram is required for non-sequestration projects. See the example landfill diagram for recommended format and content. | Verification | Private |
| Landfill Project Sample Monitoring Report – ZCRP | This report is required for projects that have elected to take a zero-credit reporting period under the U.S. Landfill Protocol. Please refer to Section 3.4.6 of the Reserve Offset Program Manual for when and how the report shall be submitted. | Verification | Private |
| Landfill Project Sample Monitoring Report – Interim Reporting Period | This report is required for projects that have elected to conduct verification for two reporting periods under the U.S. Landfill Protocol. Monitoring Reports that cover the first reporting period of a two-year verification period must be submitted no later than six months following the end of the relevant reporting period. Please see Section 7.3.2 of the U.S. Landfill Protocol for more details. | Verification | Private |
Protocol Development & Previous Versions
Use the links below to access information about the original protocol development process and previous versions of the U.S. Landfill Protocol. Errata and clarifications, public comments, staff responses to public comments, workgroup participants, and other supporting documents can also be found here.
Click a version of the protocol below to access more information:
- Version 6.0 (June 8, 2022)
- Version 5.0 (April 24, 2019)
- Version 4.0 Performance Standard Analysis Update (March 18, 2013)
- Version 4.0 (June 29, 2011)
- Version 3.0 (December 2, 2009)
- Version 2.1 (October 14, 2009)
- Version 2.0 (November 18, 2008)
- Version 1.0 (November 29, 2007)
Please contact the Reserve with questions or comments.