This method is closed – new projects can’t be registered

The landfill gas method expired on 31 March 2025.

Projects that started their crediting period before the method expired aren’t affected. They’ll continue for the duration of their crediting period.

Refer to our guidance for ACCU Scheme participants impacted by the expiry or sunsetting of a method for more information.

Projects under the landfill gas method can earn Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) by:

  • updating a landfill gas collection system

  • re-starting a non-operational system

  • installing new systems to regulate and combust landfill gas and help reduce methane emissions.

When to use this method

The landfill gas method might be suitable if you:

  • upgrade or install a new gas collection system (new gas wells, pipes, pumps to increase volume of gas collection) to collect and combust landfill gas
  • use a combustion device (a flare, boiler, combustion engine or other device) with a destruction efficiency of at least 98%.
     

Legislation

Before you plan or register your project, make sure you read and understand the legislative requirements and the method.

Eligibility

To be eligible under this method, your project must fall under one of the following categories:

  • new: install a new gas collection system at a site that's never had one before
  • upgrade: a pre-existing system with efficiency records covering the 4 years before the project application date
  • recommencing: didn't operate for 3 years before applying to run a project or after 24 April 2014
  • transitioning: a project moving from the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 can use methodology determinations listed in Part 3 section 12 of the method
  • restarting flaring: a project that previously generated electricity but is switching back to flaring only.

You must also meet general eligibility requirements for the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme.

Relevant legislation

  • Part 3 of the method
  • Part 3 section 12 of the method

Exclusions

The destruction of emissions from carbon tax waste is excluded under this method. This is waste deposited in landfill between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2014.

Relevant legislation

  • Part 5 of the method

Method requirements

Documents and resources

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