Redwood’s clean energy and recycling initiatives are designed to help the County achieve its goal of reducing GHG emissions to 30% below 1990 levels by 2020. Redwood’s on-site administration offices have been solar powered since 2010 and since then, we’ve made even more commitments to sustainability and renewable energy.
Landfill Gas to Energy Plant
Constructed in 2017, the $14.5 million landfill gas to energy plant converts landfill gas to clean, renewable electricity for use by Marin Clean Energy (MCE) customers. The 3.9 megawatt plant generates enough electricity to service an estimated 5,000 customers annually. Learn more about Green Energy at Redwood >>
Expanded Composting Facility
In 2014, Redwood tripled its composting capacity while reducing the associated composting emissions by 50 percent by installing a Covered Aerated Static Pile (CASP) system designed to provide optimal composting conditions through positive aeration, automatic irrigation, advanced temperature control, and a biofilter layer. Ton per ton, the CASP system reduced GHG emissions by 80 percent compared to traditional windrow composting. Learn more about Redwood’s Homegrown Compost >>
C&D Materials Recovery Facility
Diverting construction and demolition materials from the landfill has the potential to recycle 120,000 tons of materials annually. Redwood will construct a facility dedicated to the collection of C&D for recycling. Currently, these materials are separated at the landfill for recycling off-site.
