Date: May 12, 2026

Times: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Central)

Location: Online via Cisco WebEx

Instructors: Ted Guth and Lance Ericksen, New Solutions

Course Registration Link– Register by May 5, 2026

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for professionals involved in landfill operations, environmental compliance, and landfill gas system management, including:

  • Landfill operators and technicians
  • Solid waste managers and supervisors
  • Environmental compliance specialists
  • Regulatory agency personnel
  • Public works professionals
  • Landfill gas technicians and contractors

About the Course: The following topics will be covered in this course:

Environmental engineers and consultants

  • Facts and figures regarding Landfills
  • Primary and Secondary air pollutants at Landfills
  • Methane monitoring equipment
  • Inspections and safety tips
  • Scientific principles behind landfill gas generation
  • Landfill gas collection technologies and principles
  • Landfill gas controls and energy uses
  • Description of landfill gas monitoring equipment and proper use
  • Regulatory Overview and Update on Green House Gas Regulations, CCR Title 17, Section 95460
  • Inspection and Safety Tips

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Improve safety practices when working with landfill gas systems
  • Understand how landfill gas is generated and its key components
  • Identify the major components of landfill gas collection and control systems
  • Describe how gas wells, headers, blowers, flares, and condensate systems operate
  • Recognize common operational challenges and troubleshooting strategies
  • Understand regulatory drivers related to landfill gas control
  • Apply best practices for monitoring and maintaining LFG control facilities

Course Delivery: This is a virtual instructor-led training.

How to Register: See the U.S. EPA LMS Frequently Asked Questions for how to create an EPA LMS account, register for a course, and other common functions.  


Agenda

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Questions?

LADCO Training Coordinator: Catherine Heath (heath@ladco.org)


 Accessibility Statement

LADCO strives to host inclusive, accessible training events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully with the instructor and course content. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Zac Adelman (adelman@ladco.org | 847-720-7880).

About Author

Zac is LADCO's Executive Director. He's an environmental scientist with 20+ years experience in emissions and air quality modeling.